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AR HB2200
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Monte Hodges
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AI Summary
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Modifies the definition of "small procurements" under Arkansas Procurement Law to increase the threshold to $25,000 when contracting with certified minority business enterprises, while maintaining the $10,000 threshold for other procurements.
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Allows small purchases to be procured without seeking competitive bids or competitive sealed bids, though competition should still be used to the maximum extent practicable.
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Requires that at least 10% of total state-funded and state-directed public construction and procurement spending go to minority business enterprises under the Minority Business Economic Development Act.
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 19-11-1012(b)(6), eliminating the requirement for contractors to disclose the names of all individuals supplying services under professional and consultant services contracts.
Legislative Description
To Modify The Definition Of "small Procurements"; To Increase The Ability Of The State To Contract With Certified Minority Business Enterprises; And To Eliminate Burdensome Disclosure Requirements.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017