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ND SB2265

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ruby

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Origin

Senate

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes state policy to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through job skills training, rehabilitation, and community integration.

  • Redefines "work activity center" as a nonprofit facility licensed by the Department of Human Services that employs individuals with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, or chronic mental illnesses.

  • Allows state entities and political subdivisions to purchase commodities or services directly from work activity centers at fair market price without competitive bidding.

  • Requires all work activity center contracts to be in writing and include purchase price, quantity of commodity or service, and service period; contracts must be made available upon request.

  • Adds work activity centers as an exemption to competitive bidding requirements under state procurement law, alongside correctional institutions and other government agencies.

Legislative Description

Work activity centers and procurement of services by state agencies.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/26

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Industry, Business, and Labor1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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