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MS HB1139

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rita Martinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to follow Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management bid guidelines for construction projects funded privately or by self-generated funds

  • Brings forward Section 31-7-38 allowing hospitals and regional mental health centers to participate in group purchasing programs for supplies, commodities, and equipment when such programs would improve economy or efficiency

  • Hospital group purchasing programs remain exempt from standard state purchasing requirements under Sections 31-7-9 through 31-7-13, with this exemption set to expire July 1, 2016

  • Effective date of July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Purchasing; UMMC must follow DFA's bid guidelines for construction projects funded by private or self-generated funds.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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