State government; Department of Central Purchasing; Central Purchasing Division; Director; Office of Management and Enterprise Services; effective date.

HB 3357 creates a new Department of Central Purchasing to replace the Central Purchasing Division within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). It transfers all procurement duties, contracts, records, and assets from OMES to the new department, effective upon enactment, while ensuring employees retain current pay, benefits, and seniority during the transition. The bill also amends several statutes to update references to the new department and clarifies that county purchasing procedures will continue using the Department of Central Purchasing’s established contracts. This directly affects state agencies and county governments that rely on centralized procurement services for supplies, equipment, and services.