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MS HB498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 31-7-38, Mississippi Code of 1972, from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019
  • Allows boards of trustees or governing boards of public hospitals and regional mental health centers to authorize participation in group purchasing programs for supplies, commodities, and equipment
  • Group purchasing program participants are exempt from competitive bidding requirements under Sections 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 31-7-11, 31-7-12, and 31-7-13
  • Applies to hospitals and mental health centers owned or operated by the State of Mississippi, its agencies, or by counties, cities, towns, and other local subdivisions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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