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MS HB1473
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 47-5-105 of Mississippi Code to clarify that only Department of Corrections contracts falling under the Department of Finance and Administration purview require Public Procurement Review Board approval.
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Requires Public Procurement Review Board approval only for contracts exceeding $500,000.
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Mandates detailed accounting of all bids on board minutes, including the lowest bid, awarded bid, and written justification if the lowest bid was not selected.
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Requires monthly copies of Public Procurement Review Board meeting minutes be sent to the Governor, Legislative Budget Office, and Corrections Committee Chairs in both chambers.
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Effective date: July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Contracts for DOC, certain; clarify which types must be approved by the Public Procurement Review Board.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016