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ID H0660

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies, boards, commissions, and higher education institutions to provide 30 days' public notice before entering contracts or agreements valued over $25 million for goods, services, real estate, or property.

  • Notice must be provided through multiple channels: email to all legislators and elected officials, television and newspaper outlets in affected counties, the entity's website and social media, and publication in a local newspaper of general circulation.

  • Exempts transactions that undergo formal solicitation processes, are specifically authorized by the legislature, occur during emergencies, were made before July 1, 2024, or are legal settlements.

  • Makes any contract or agreement over $25 million that fails to follow the required notice process null, void, and of no force and effect.

  • Establishes a standardized "Notice of Intent" form that must include the entity name, transaction description, location, detailed purpose, contact information, and statement that the transaction was not made through a request for proposals process or legislative approval.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide that notice of intent prior to an agreement taking effect shall be required in certain instances.

STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

2/26/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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