Public purchasing laws; exempt the Department of Mental Health from certain.

Added exemptions for Department of Mental Health purchases and contracts through December 31, 2031, removing them from Public Procurement Review Board approval requirements.

Added requirement that reverse auctions be the primary method for receiving bids on most purchases, with exceptions for construction, schools, and certain term contracts.

Added new bidding procedures for fuel management systems, solid waste contracts, and disaster cleanup services.

Added numerous new exemptions including museum exhibits, prison industry products, used heavy machinery, and various specialized government purchases.

Modified Public Procurement Review Board composition and expanded its powers to approve more contracts and oversee personal and professional services procurement.

Added new requirements for sole source contract approval processes, including public notice periods and objection procedures.

Added new requirements for insurance coverage demonstration for public construction contracts over one million dollars.

Added detailed definitions for minority business categories including Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Female-owned businesses.

Added various sunset dates for specific exemptions, including June 30, 2026 for medical cannabis purchases and December 31, 2031 for mental health contracts.