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MD SB780

MD SB780
States of Emergency – Emergency Procurement and Budget Amendments – Notice and Authorization


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
Crossed Over
03/18/2021
Passed
04/12/2021
Dead
Vetoed
05/28/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Governor or the head of a certain unit to provide certain notice to the Legislative Policy Committee within 72 hours after the earlier of the execution of the contract or the expenditure of the funds when authorizing a certain emergency procurement during a state of emergency under certain circumstances; requiring the Governor or the head of a certain unit to provide a copy of a certain procurement contract to the Committee under certain circumstances; authorizing the Committee to request a certain audit; etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Governor or the head of a state unit to provide written notice to the Legislative Policy Committee within 72 hours of authorizing an emergency procurement contract during a state of emergency. The notice must include details about the contract, how the funds will be used, and an explanation of why the procurement is necessary. The bill also allows the Legislative Policy Committee to request a copy of the contract and an audit of the emergency procurement. Additionally, the bill requires the Governor to provide written notice to the Legislative Policy Committee and the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee within 72 hours of suspending the effect of any statute or regulation during a state of emergency. The bill prohibits the Governor from suspending the notice and authorization requirements in this bill during a state of emergency.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (on 05/28/2021)

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