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MS HB445
Bill
Status
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
Manly Barton
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 31-7-38 of Mississippi Code to include state veterans nursing homes in group purchasing program authority previously limited to hospitals and regional mental health centers.
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Allows boards of trustees at state veterans nursing homes to authorize participation in group purchasing programs with other hospitals, mental health centers, or veterans nursing homes to purchase supplies, commodities, and equipment.
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Exempts purchases made through group purchasing programs from competitive bidding requirements in Sections 31-7-9 through 31-7-13 of Mississippi Code.
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Effective date: July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
State veterans nursing homes; authorize to operate group purchasing programs jointly with other public entities.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/9/2020