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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that any purchase by a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants, or an elected official in a county with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants, including an elected official with control of the internal operations of the office, of services, materials, equipment, or supplies in excess of $40,000 (rather that $30,000), shall be procured by specified means. Further provides that a county may let without advertising for bids in the case of purchases and contracts, when individual orders do not exceed $45,000 (rather than $35,000), for the use, purchase, delivery, movement, or installation of data processing equipment, software, or services and telecommunications and inter-connect equipment, software, and services.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "CTY CD-SPENDING THRESHOLDS," proposes to increase the spending thresholds for purchases made by counties with fewer than 2,000,000 inhabitants, including their elected officials. Specifically, the bill raises the amount for general purchases of services, materials, equipment, or supplies that require competitive bidding from $30,000 to $40,000. Additionally, it increases the threshold for purchases of data processing equipment, software, or services, as well as telecommunications equipment, software, or services, that can be made without advertising for bids from $35,000 to $45,000. These changes aim to provide counties with more flexibility in their procurement processes for certain types of purchases.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Procurement (on 02/18/2026)
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