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MS HB516
Bill
Status
Failed
4/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
- Brings forward over 200 existing Mississippi Code sections related to state agency procurement, public purchasing, construction contracting, and related topics for the purpose of possible amendment during the 2024 Regular Session
- Covers code sections spanning public procurement law (Title 31), the Public Procurement Review Board (Section 27-104-7), state telecommunications and information technology procurement (Sections 25-53-101 through 25-53-125), surplus property, and state building management
- Includes provisions governing the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority (Sections 57-75-1 et seq.), which authorizes state bond issuance and incentives for large-scale economic development projects with specific capital investment and job creation thresholds
- Re-enacts without changes code sections addressing competitive bidding procedures, contractor licensing through the State Board of Contractors, construction bonds, prompt payment requirements, minority business set-asides, and energy efficiency contracting
- The act is set to take effect July 1, 2024, and contains a simultaneous repeal date of June 30, 2024, indicating it serves solely as a procedural vehicle for potential amendment rather than as standalone legislation
Legislative Description
State agencies procurement; bring forward code sections related to.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency3/22/2024
State Affairs1/23/2024
Full Bill Text
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