S 744
An Act relative to group insurance commission procurement
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a process for the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to procure services, specifically focusing on how the GIC selects and contracts with vendors for various insurance-related services. It seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the GIC’s procurement practices. The bill intends to ensure that the GIC’s procurement methods are efficient and aligned with the needs of the state’s residents.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for the GIC to procure services.
- Requires the GIC to follow a competitive bidding process.
- Promotes transparency in the GIC’s procurement decisions.
- Addresses the selection and contracting of vendors.
- Requires the GIC to evaluate vendor proposals based on specific criteria.
- Mandates the GIC to report on its procurement activities.
Who is affected
- The Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Vendors providing services to the GIC
- State residents who receive services through the GIC
Notable changes
- Specifies a standardized process for procuring services.
- Introduces requirements for transparency and accountability.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.744 194th (Current)
An Act relative to group insurance commission procurement
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to group insurance commission procurement. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.744
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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