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MS HB1439
Bill
Status
4/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chris Johnson
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AI Summary
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Deletes the July 1, 2016 repeal date for Section 31-7-38, making the group purchasing authorization permanent rather than temporary.
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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.
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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.
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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