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AR HB1949
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bart Schulz
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AI Summary
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Adds medical, emergency medical, and ambulance services to the list of professional services that political subdivisions may procure without competitive bidding
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Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-801(b) and § 19-11-802(c)(1) to expand the exemption from competitive bidding requirements
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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
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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