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MS HB617
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Human Services from expending or directing state or federal funds to grantees or subgrantees for services without competitively selecting them through a request for proposals process.
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Requires DHS agreements with grantees or subgrantees for services to be treated as professional services contracts subject to Public Procurement Review Board laws and regulations.
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Mandates DHS to submit all such agreements to the Public Procurement Review Board and follow all required procedures for professional services contracts.
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Requires DHS to provide written notice and detailed explanation to legislative committee chairs (House and Senate Appropriations Committees and Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committees) before issuing a request for proposals.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
DHS; prohibit from directing funds to grantees or subgrantees without competitive selection through RFP process.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020