NC H1036

Prohibits state entities from contracting with vendors that employ or contract with former state employees to administer state contracts within six months of the employee's termination.

Requires vendors submitting bids or contract proposals to certify compliance with the hiring restriction, with false certification constituting a Class I felony.

Defines "administration of a contract" to include oversight, decision-making authority, contract interpretation, and participation in contract development, specifications, or award processes.

Defines "former state employee" as anyone who worked for a state agency within the preceding six months and personally participated in the award/management of the vendor's contract or made regulatory/licensing decisions affecting the vendor during that employment.

Voids any contract found to violate these provisions, effective October 1, 2014.