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Bill > H0301


ID H0301

Amends and adds to existing law regarding the procurement of property by the State of Idaho.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT; AMENDING SECTION 67-3501B, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE APPLICABILITY; AMENDING SECTION 67-3502, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE FORMAT AND PREPARATION OF ANNUAL BUDGET REQUESTS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9202, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING A DECLARATION OF POLICY; AMENDING SECTION 67-9203, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND TO DEFINE TERMS; AMEND- ING SECTION 67-9205, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR; AMENDING SECTION 67-9208, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 92, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-9208A, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INTENT TO SOLICIT; AMENDING SECTION 67-9209, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING BIDS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9210, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS RE- GARDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT; REPEALING SECTION 67-9211, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO MULTIPLE AWARDS; AMENDING CHAPTER 92, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-9211, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PRO- VISIONS REGARDING MULTIPLE AWARDS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9215, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR A CERTAIN EXCEPTION TO THE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9230, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-9233, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING ETHICS IN PROCUREMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill modifies multiple sections of Idaho's procurement laws to enhance transparency, predictability, and fairness in state property acquisition processes. The bill introduces new definitions, establishes more structured timelines for solicitations and contract awards, and adds provisions to prevent conflicts of interest. Key changes include requiring agencies to post notices of intent to solicit for property acquisitions, setting specific deadlines for solicitations and contract awards, and establishing clearer guidelines for multiple award contracts. The bill also strengthens ethics requirements by mandating that vendors report financial expenditures over $50 and imposing restrictions on former public officials participating in procurement processes. Additionally, the legislation adds provisions to prevent vendors from creating bid specifications that unfairly advantage themselves and introduces more detailed requirements for emergency property acquisition requests. The bill aims to create a more consistent, predictable, and ethical procurement system for the State of Idaho, with provisions designed to maximize value and promote fair competition among vendors.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (H)

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk (on 03/03/2025)

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