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MS HB1323
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Hulum
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 31-7-9 of Mississippi Code to require the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management to adopt regulations mandating regular training for purchasing agents at all state agencies on recognizing systemic barriers in procurement opportunities, particularly affecting Black Americans and persons with disabilities.
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Requires all local governing authorities to mandate their purchasing agents or purchase clerks receive regular training on understanding procurement barriers and promoting inclusiveness in procurement policies reflective of the state's diverse population, including persons with disabilities.
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Training must address ways to ensure procurement policies and practices promote inclusiveness and reflect Mississippi's diverse population.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Public procurement; require purchasing agents for state agencies and local governments to receive training about ways to promote inclusiveness in.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025