HB2546 Summary

• Amends Section 1-10 of the Illinois Procurement Code to add a new exemption (m) excluding the Department of Natural Resources' procurement process for the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Randolph County, Illinois from Procurement Code requirements.

• Clarifies that the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act procurement exemption becomes inoperative 5 years after June 25, 2019 (the effective date of Public Act 101-27) rather than referencing "this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly."

• Maintains existing exemptions for various entities and situations including grants, public-private partnerships, Illinois Finance Authority contracts, forensic science services, newborn screening, and medical cannabis program procurements.

• Requires state agencies using exemptions (except for paragraphs 1, 2, or 5) to post contract details to procurement bulletins and report monthly to the Chief Procurement Officer, with annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly.