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MS HB494

MS HB494
County purchases; increase the minimum acquisition costs of items and services for certain purposes.


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Introduced
02/04/2020
In Committee
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
02/12/2020
Passed
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 31-7-103 And 31-7-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase From One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars To Two Thousand Dollars The Maximum Amount That An Item Or Service Purchased By A County Shall Not Require A Requisition To Purchase, Purchase Order Or A Receiving Report; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the maximum amount that an item or service purchased by a county can cost without requiring a requisition, purchase order, or receiving report, from $1,500 to $2,000. Specifically, it amends Sections 31-7-103 and 31-7-119 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to raise the threshold for such purchases. The bill is intended to provide more flexibility for counties in their purchasing processes, while still maintaining appropriate oversight and documentation requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)

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