Provides greater accountability in how contracts are procured by the state
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how the state government purchases contracts. It requires agencies to document the reasons for using single-source contracts or emergency purchases and mandates that these decisions include a fairness review by the state comptroller. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements so agencies must annually disclose the number and value of single-source contracts to the governor and legislative committees. The legislation also clarifies that certain provisions related to contract expiration will remain in effect until 2029.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to streamline its structure by removing redundant sections and clarifying the effective date of its provisions. The substantive legal text regarding procurement rules and contract reporting remains unchanged from the original version.
TECHNICAL
Removed a section defining 'responsible' or 'responsibility' regarding business entity qualifications, as this definition was likely superseded by other laws or no longer necessary.
Deleted a section specifying dollar thresholds for purchasing from small businesses and veterans' service organizations without a competitive process, indicating these rules are now handled elsewhere.
Reorganized the bill's sections to eliminate redundancy, merging the text for procurement reporting and emergency purchases into a single, cleaner sequence.
TIMELINE
Adjusted the effective date clause to remove a specific repeal date (June 30, 2026) and instead set a new expiration date of June 30, 2029, extending the temporary nature of certain provisions.
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May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10881A
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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