S2172
An Act modernizing municipal procurement
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Bill overview
This bill would raise the threshold at which municipal governments and regional school districts are required to use formal bidding processes for procurement. Currently, smaller purchases may not require competitive bidding. This legislation aims to streamline procurement for smaller purchases, potentially saving time and resources for local governments while still ensuring accountability for larger expenditures.
Key provisions
- Increases the threshold for formal bidding processes.
- Applies to municipalities and regional school districts.
- Allows for less formal procurement methods for smaller purchases.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional School Districts
- Local Government Officials
- Purchasing Departments
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.2172 194th (Current)
An Act modernizing municipal procurement
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2172) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to increase the threshold for requiring formal bidding processes for governmental bodies, including municipalities and regional school districts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2172
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday February 28, 2026 |
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