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MS HB497
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Remak
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 regarding public purchasing requirements for state agencies and governing authorities
- Adds an exemption allowing agencies and governing authorities using federal funds for procurement to bypass federal Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327) when federal law, regulation, or program guidelines permit such exemption
- Maintains existing state bidding thresholds: no bids required for purchases under $5,000; two competitive written bids required for purchases between $5,000 and $75,000; formal advertising required for purchases over $75,000
- Preserves all other existing procurement procedures including reverse auction requirements, emergency purchase provisions, and numerous categorical exemptions from bidding requirements
Legislative Description
Public purchasing law; exempt compliance with certain federal regulations when federal law allows.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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