Requires the public posting of certain contracts which are otherwise subject to the approval of the state comptroller
This bill requires state agencies to publicly post details about specific contracts that bypass the usual approval process by the state comptroller. It directly affects government departments and officials who execute emergency contracts or contracts exempted from standard review during state disaster emergencies. The law mandates that within thirty days of signing, agencies must publish the contract number, amount, vendor name, and a description of services on their websites, along with explanations for why competitive bidding was not used. This transparency measure ensures that contracts made under suspended laws remain open to public scrutiny while the governor retains the authority to declare emergencies. The changes become effective thirty days after the bill is signed into law.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
May 15, 2024
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
May 2, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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