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MS HB1191

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-104-7 to exempt contracts entered into by the Office of the Attorney General for experts retained for actual or prospective litigation from Public Procurement Review Board oversight.

  • Adds this exemption to the list of existing exceptions to procurement review board approval requirements, including contracts for computer services, higher education institutions, and certain other specialized services.

  • Maintains all other Public Procurement Review Board powers and responsibilities for oversight of state contracts, purchasing regulations, and personal/professional services contracts.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Public Procurement Review Board; exempt certain contracts entered into by Attorney General's office from oversight of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency5/11/2020
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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