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LA HB524
Bill
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Annie Spell
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "qualified group purchasing organization" for public school districts and fire/public safety departments to include "external procurement activity" as defined in R.S. 39:1556
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Allows public school districts to purchase materials, equipment, or supplies through qualified group purchasing organizations that have two or more public school district members
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Permits fire departments, ambulance services, public safety agencies, and police authorities to use qualified group purchasing organizations where two or more such entities are participating or voting members
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Applies to both for-profit and not-for-profit group purchasing organizations
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Amends R.S. 38:2212.1(N)(3) and (P)(3) governing advertisement and bidding exemptions for materials and supplies procurement
Legislative Description
Provides relative to fire departments and public safety departments or agencies entering into an agreement with group purchasing organizations
PUBLIC CONTRACTS
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2025.
6/8/2025