HB432

AN ACT relating to local purchasing.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

Kentucky HB432 amends local purchasing laws to allow certain exceptions to bidding requirements.

Kentucky HB432 modifies local purchasing laws to allow exceptions to bidding requirements for certain purchases. It allows local public agencies to contract or purchase through noncompetitive negotiation when competition is not feasible. It also permits local school districts to acquire supplies and equipment outside of the bidding procedure if they meet specific criteria. The bill sets a $40,000 threshold for requiring advertisement for bids on expenditures. It allows for emergency purchases without bidding if certified by the appropriate authority.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 82–7 · Feb 12
Current
State & Local Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 81

82 Yea

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7 Nay

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11 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

9:00 AM

House Committee On Local Government

History

Mar 9

Senate

to State & Local Government (S)

Feb 12

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 12

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)