MA H1688

Bill

MA H1688

Promoting transparency in public bidding

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting transparency in public bidding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends section 44D of chapter 149 of the General Laws to require applicants to provide truthful and complete information in all bids or offers under the penalties of perjury. Violation of this provision can result in imprisonment for up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to $50,000. The purpose of this bill is to promote transparency in public bidding processes.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Paul McMurtry (D), James Miceli (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1688

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1688
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1688.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H166	Establishing fuel price transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H331	Relative to greater transparency and accountability for out of district placement costs	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H4112	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4113	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4481	State Administration and Regulatory Oversight	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1638	To increase transparency of taxpayers rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S1757	To increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S365	Restoring financial transparency in presidential elections	Accompanied a study order, see S2399	Similar To

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