Relating to: repealing certain contracting and other restrictions on state and local government entities concerning prohibited boycotts of Israel.
This bill would remove specific legal restrictions that currently prohibit state and local government entities from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. By repealing sections 16.75(10p) and 20.931 of the statutes, the legislation aims to eliminate contractual barriers that prevent public agencies from working with businesses involved in such boycotts. The bill also amends related statutes to clarify how state agencies can proceed with procurement decisions without being hindered by these prohibitions. This change would allow government entities to consider all potential bidders without regard to their positions on Israel-related boycotts.
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Introduced by Representatives Hong, Clancy, Phelps, Madison, Tenorio, Cruz, Rivera-Wagner, Sinicki and Arney;
cosponsored by Senators Larson and Roys
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