HB497

Public purchasing law; exempt compliance with certain federal regulations when federal law allows.

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Mississippi HB497 revises public purchasing law to exempt compliance with certain federal procurement guidelines when federal law allows.

Mississippi HB497 amends the public purchasing law to provide an exemption from complying with certain federal procurement guidelines when federal law allows. The bill outlines various exemptions and procedures for public purchasing, including emergency purchases, lease-purchase agreements, and specific types of purchases such as textbooks, prison industry products, and energy efficiency services. It also details bidding procedures, electronic bid submission, and the use of reverse auctions for receiving bids.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 12

House

Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency