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MT SB77
Bill
AI Summary
- Conservation districts must comply with state procurement laws when expending state-funded grants and loans
- Contracts for architectural, engineering, and land surveying services must follow state public procurement requirements under Title 18, chapter 8, part 2
- Establishes tiered procurement thresholds: contracts under $10,000 allow flexible purchasing; $10,000-$100,000 require minimum three quotations with award to lowest responsible bidder; over $100,000 require formal advertising and bidding
- Removes previous discretionary language allowing conservation districts to award contracts to lowest bidder, replacing it with mandatory compliance with state selection criteria for proposals and bidding
- Repeals Section 76-15-1004 (Service contracts) and amends multiple sections of MCA Title 76, chapter 15
Legislative Description
Require conservation districts to comply with state procurement laws
Environmental Protection
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
5/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources2/11/2025
State Administration1/14/2025
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