HB 4490
State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits Michigan state agencies from awarding contracts based on hiring practices that don’t prioritize merit. It amends existing laws to ensure that state contracts, particularly for construction and services, are awarded through competitive bidding processes that consider factors like experience, education, and training. The bill also aims to increase opportunities for qualified disabled veterans in state procurement, including setting a goal for spending with veteran-owned businesses and establishing guidelines for contract performance. Finally, it clarifies definitions related to procurement and establishes rules regarding record retention and boycotts.
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Gregory Alexander
Gregory Markkanen
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