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MO HB2076

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Sommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies and political subdivisions must give bidding preferences of 1-5 bonus points or 1-5 percentage points to contractors who contribute to alternatives to abortion agencies or the Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund.

  • Contributions must be made within 12 months before the bid is submitted or within 12 months after contract award, with multi-year contracts allowing pro-rata annual contributions.

  • Preference levels are tiered based on contract value and contribution amount, ranging from $200-$1,000 for small contracts to 2-10% of contract value for contracts exceeding $3,000,000.

  • Establishes the Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund in the state treasury to receive contributions, with funds dedicated to abortion alternatives services and public awareness programs without reverting to general revenue.

  • Defines "alternatives to abortion agency" to include maternity homes, pregnancy resource centers, and tax-exempt organizations primarily engaged in promoting alternatives to abortion through educational messaging.

Legislative Description

Establishes a preference in governmental contracts for a person or organization who contributes to an alternatives to abortion agency or the Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Children And Families4/12/2012

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