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MS HB1299
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beth Waldo
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AI Summary
- Raises the threshold for public purchases without competitive bidding from $5,000 to $10,000, exclusive of freight or shipping charges
- Increases the threshold for purchases requiring at least two competitive written bids from the $5,000-$75,000 range to the $10,000-$75,000 range
- Requires construction bid items exceeding $10,000 (previously $5,000) to include detailed breakdowns of component descriptions and pricing
- Amends Section 31-7-13 and Section 31-5-37 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding public purchasing and contractor bid requirements for public works projects
- Sponsored by Representative Waldo and referred to the Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency Committee during the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Public purchasing; increase threshold for purchase without competitive bidding.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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