An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure fair representation for workers on committees that manage joint purchasing groups for state agencies and institutions. Currently, these committees are often dominated by management representatives, limiting worker input on purchasing decisions. The legislation would require a more balanced representation of workers on these committees, promoting greater transparency and accountability in government procurement practices.
Key provisions
- Requires joint purchasing group committees to include worker representatives.
- Establishes a process for selecting worker representatives.
- Ensures worker representatives have a voice in purchasing decisions.
- Promotes transparency in joint purchasing group operations.
- Addresses imbalances in representation on these committees.
- Defines the scope of ‘joint purchasing groups’ covered by the legislation.
- Specifies the responsibilities of worker representatives.
- Requires reporting on the composition and activities of these committees.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Educational institutions
- State employees
- Purchasing groups
- Contractors
Notable changes
- Changes the composition of joint purchasing group committees.
- Introduces worker representation to these committees.
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