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MS SB2494

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Mcmahan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Regional educational service agencies (RESAs) are explicitly authorized to engage in bulk purchasing on behalf of member school districts
  • All RESA services must be competitively bid in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of Mississippi Code
  • Purchases exceeding the highest threshold require a public request for proposals process; invite-only bidding is prohibited
  • Advertising for bids must follow Section 31-7-13 requirements within one or more member districts
  • Individual school districts and community colleges retain independent purchasing rights under Section 37-7-301, paragraphs (dd) and (ww)

Legislative Description

Regional educational service agencies; specify authority for bulk purchasing.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/6/2026
Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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