MS HB1204

Amends Mississippi Public Records Act to allow public bodies to proceed with contract execution if a court has not ruled on a protective order within 90 days of filing.

Permits contracts to still be protested after execution when the 90-day protective order threshold is met.

Establishes that competitive sealed proposals must be produced no later than 7 working days after notice of intent to award, with at least 7 working days for protest before contract execution.

Requires state agencies to make certain procurement contract provisions public, including commodities purchased, services provided, unit prices, overall price, and contract term, while allowing protective orders for other information.

Section 25-61-5 sunsets on July 1, 2021; act takes effect July 1, 2019.