AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF PRINT AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING BY THE STATE.

HB 6037 requires all state agencies to spend at least 15% of their annual budget for print and digital advertising contracts with in-state commercial or nonprofit news publishers (those based in the state). This applies to all advertising contracts funded within available appropriations, except for ads primarily targeting out-of-state audiences or when the Commissioner of Administrative Services grants a waiver. The bill aims to direct state ad spending toward local media outlets by mandating a minimum procurement percentage. It does not alter existing state advertising practices beyond this specific requirement for in-state publisher contracts.