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MS HB24

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "construction" in state purchasing law to include building, altering, improving, renovating, or demolishing projects on private property when state funds are used by public agencies, governing authorities, or political subdivisions

  • Clarifies that the purchase and installation of furniture is excluded from the definition of "construction" for procurement purposes

  • Amends Section 31-7-1 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs public purchasing and contracting requirements

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

DFA; revise the definition of "construction" to clarify the use of state funds for certain projects on private property.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Property2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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