Bill > HB497

This bill amends Mississippi's public purchasing law to allow state agencies and governing authorities to be exempt from complying with certain federal procurement guidelines when federal law itself provides for such an exemption. Specifically, it adds language to Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs public purchasing procedures, to permit this exemption. This means that if federal regulations allow for an exception to their own procurement rules, Mississippi entities can also take advantage of that exception, streamlining processes and potentially saving time and resources when federal funding or programs are involved.

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