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MS HB1439

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Chris Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes the July 1, 2016 repeal date for Section 31-7-38, making the group purchasing authorization permanent rather than temporary.

  • Allows boards of trustees or governing boards of public hospitals and regional mental health centers owned by the state, counties, cities, or combinations thereof to authorize participation in group purchasing programs for supplies, commodities, and equipment.

  • Exempts group purchasing program purchases from competitive bidding requirements under Sections 31-7-9 through 31-7-13 when such programs promote economy or efficiency.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Group purchasing programs by certain public hospitals and regional mental health centers; delete repealer on authority to participate in.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare3/7/2016
Public Health and Human Services2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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