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MD HB1003

MD HB1003
States of Emergency - Emergency Procurement and Budget Amendments - Notice and Authorization


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
04/12/2021
Crossed Over
04/02/2021
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 written notice to the Legislative Policy Committee within 72 hours after the earlier of the execution of the contract or the expenditure of funds when authorizing an 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 Legislative Policy Committee; authorizing the Legislative Policy 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 executing an emergency procurement contract or expending funds during a state of emergency. The notice must include details about the contract, the use of funds, and the reasons for the emergency procurement. Additionally, the Legislative Policy Committee may request a copy of the contract and an audit of the emergency procurement. The bill also requires the Governor to provide written notice to the Legislative Policy Committee and the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee when suspending the effect of any statute or regulation during a state of emergency. The Governor is prohibited from suspending the provisions of 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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