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MO HB2076
Bill
Status
3/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Sommer
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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