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MS HB492

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Remak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the spending threshold for single-source vendor contracts exempt from bidding requirements from $5,000 to $7,500, exclusive of freight or shipping charges
  • Increases the minimum purchase amount requiring two competitive written bids from $5,000 to $7,500
  • Construction bid items exceeding $7,500 must include component-level breakdowns with descriptions and pricing
  • Amends Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing public agency and governing authority purchasing procedures
  • Applies to all state agencies and governing authorities purchasing commodities, printing, and various public contracts

Legislative Description

Public purchases; exempt purchases with amount up to $7,500.00 from bid law requirement for single source vendors.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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