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MS HB1299

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Waldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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