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NE LB1215

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terrell McKinney

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the Political Subdivision Contracting Transparency Act, which terminates on July 1, 2030, requiring political subdivisions to pay prime contractors within 30 days of receiving an accepted invoice, and prime contractors must pay subcontractors within 7 days of receiving payment

  • Requires contracting agencies to provide written or virtual post-award debriefs to unsuccessful bidders within 10 business days upon request, including evaluation criteria, bid strengths/weaknesses, and scoring information

  • Directs the Department of Administrative Services to establish a single, public-facing, searchable online procurement calendar listing all solicitations of $50,000 or more, with postings required at least 14 days before bid due dates

  • Requires the Department of Economic Development to develop a uniform small-business procurement readiness checklist covering registrations, insurance/bonding requirements, compliance documentation, and availability of mobilization micro-advances

  • Mandates the Urban Affairs Committee conduct a performance review in 2029 to make recommendations on continuing, modifying, or expanding the act

Legislative Description

Adopt the Political Subdivision Contracting Transparency Act

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 26, 2026

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs1/23/2026

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