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AR HB1949

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bart Schulz

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds medical, emergency medical, and ambulance services to the list of professional services that political subdivisions may procure without competitive bidding

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-801(b) and § 19-11-802(c)(1) to expand the exemption from competitive bidding requirements

  • Political subdivisions will now be able to select medical and ambulance service providers based on qualifications rather than lowest bid, similar to how they currently procure legal, architectural, engineering, and financial advisory services

  • Sponsored by Representative Schulz and Senator K. Hammer during the 2025 Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly

Legislative Description

To Add Medical, Emergency Medical, And Ambulance Services To The List Of Professional Services For Purposes Of Procurement.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/8/2025
Insurance and Commerce4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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