State Purchasing Contracts, Prohibited Terms (1329DP) - Administrative Services, Department of

This bill prohibits state agencies - including the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Management, and other state entities - from including 19 specific terms in contracts, such as provisions requiring the state to pay vendor liabilities, allowing vendors to unilaterally change terms, or using foreign law. It also mandates that all state agency contracts must be governed by Iowa law and specify that legal disputes be handled in Polk County, Iowa, or the U.S. District Court in Des Moines. The bill applies to contracts entered into or renewed after its effective date. This ensures state contracts avoid unfair terms and standardize legal procedures for dispute resolution.