AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
This bill modifies state procurement rules to allow the state to purchase food and food supplies worth less than $25,000 in total under existing small purchase regulations. It directly affects state agencies responsible for procuring food items by adjusting the monetary threshold for these transactions. The key provision permits smaller aggregate purchases without requiring additional approval processes, streamlining how the state acquires food supplies. This change applies specifically to state purchases and does not alter broader procurement laws for other types of goods or services.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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Committee
1
May 26, 2026
Committee
05/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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