Exempts the review of certain contracts from suspension of certain laws during a state disaster emergency
This bill (S 5858) ensures that state agencies must continue reviewing certain government contracts during a disaster emergency, preventing the governor from extending temporary pauses beyond 30 days. It directly affects state agencies and contractors handling government contracts during emergencies. The key provision adds that contract review requirements cannot be suspended for longer than 30 days under emergency powers, maintaining standard review processes. This creates a concrete policy change to keep contract oversight active during crises.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
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