State government; removing approval requirement for purchase of certain vehicles. Effective date.
SB 645 removes a requirement that state agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services before purchasing trucks or pickups weighing under 10,000 pounds. This change directly affects state agencies (like departments or offices) that need to buy these lighter vehicles for official duties. The bill eliminates the need for Director approval under Section 78a of Title 74, streamlining the purchasing process for these specific vehicles. The amendment takes effect November 1, 2025.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Lonnie Paxton
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