HB 4297
Relating to authorizing the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempt purchasing.
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board in West Virginia to create a rule regarding ‘exempt purchasing.’ Exempt purchasing typically refers to situations where goods or services are bought without competitive bidding, often for smaller purchases or when a specific vendor is pre-approved. This rule will allow the board to define the circumstances under which exempt purchasing is permitted and establish guidelines for its implementation.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to create a rule.
- The rule will relate to ‘exempt purchasing’.
- The rule is based on existing authority under §8-22-18a of the Code of West Virginia.
- The rule is outlined in 211 CSR 02.
Who is affected
- Municipal Pensions Oversight Board
- State and local governments in West Virginia
- Vendors providing goods or services to government entities
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for exempt purchasing within municipal pensions.
- Clarifies the authority for the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board to create rules related to purchasing.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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