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MS SB2006

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows county boards of supervisors to determine the frequency of bidding for county fund depositories, changing from every two years to any interval not less frequently than every four years.

  • Requires depository selection to be based on all relevant factors including net earnings, account costs, transfer costs, banking services, and other service considerations, not just the best financial terms.

  • Clarifies that if a board member has a direct or indirect financial interest in a bidding bank, the board may submit the matter to the State Treasurer for decision instead of opening bids themselves.

  • Corrects a technical reference from "State Treasury" to "State Treasurer" in the depository selection process.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Depositories; revise bid process for selection by counties and municipalities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency3/25/2020
County Affairs1/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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