An act relating to privatization contracts

This bill amends Vermont state law to establish stricter rules for privatization contracts, which are agreements to hire private contractors for services previously or potentially provided by state employees. The law defines privatization contracts as those valued at $25,000 or more per year that replace or substantially replace state employee duties. Key requirements include a 35-day notice period before bidding where unions can discuss alternatives, written statements detailing service quality and wage rates, and mandatory certification by the Attorney General and Agency of Administration. Contracts must include provisions for comparable wages, health insurance, nondiscrimination policies, quarterly payroll reporting, and just cause employment protections for contractor workers.