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MS HB1343
Bill
Status
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Dana Criswell
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AI Summary
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Exempts state institutions of higher learning offering undergraduate and graduate aviation degree programs from public purchase law requirements when procuring aircraft, aircraft maintenance, parts, equipment, and services for academic instruction.
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Authorizes the department chair of the aviation program to establish purchasing procedures that comply with the exemption and must be approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning before implementation.
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Applies the exemption to any state institution of higher learning offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in aviation, or the Board of Trustees acting on behalf of such institutions.
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Effective date is July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Institutions of higher learning; require to ensure commercially reasonable procurement practices when purchasing aircraft equipment and services.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/9/2020