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<a href="mailto:brandyd@awcnet.org">Brandy DeLange</a>, <a href="mailto:briannam@awcnet.org">Brianna Morin</a> | Mar 31, 2023
A proposal from Rep. Cindy Ryu to standardize local government procurement rules for first- and second-class cities and towns was updated and improved last week before passing out of Committee.
A proposal from Rep. Cindy Ryu to standardize local government procurement rules for first- and second-class cities and towns was updated and improved last week before passing out of Committee.
HB 1621 increases contract limits that require competitive bidding, allows current employees to
perform work under a certain cost limit, and outlines a standard definition of “lowest responsible bidder.” For more details about the bill, read AWC’s summary.
Facing criticism that the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) had not reviewed and commented on the bill, an amendment was adopted last week to correct the omission.
As it stands now, the bill’s implementation is delayed until after CPARB formally reviews the legislation and makes recommendations to the appropriate legislative committees.
AWC supports the bill.
HB 1621 passed out of the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee by a unanimous vote. The Senate Rules Committee is its next stop.