Requires a public hearing prior to procurements valued over one hundred thousand dollars are made overseas by public authorities

S 6941 requires public authorities (like state agencies or public corporations) to hold at least one public hearing before purchasing materials overseas valued over $100,000 for capital projects. This applies to all such procurements exceeding the threshold, directly affecting public authorities making these specific overseas purchases. The key mechanism mandates the public hearing as a prerequisite step before the purchase is finalized. The bill does not alter procurement standards or costs but adds a transparency requirement for large overseas purchases. It becomes effective 30 days after enactment.