AN ACT relating to noncompetitive negotiation.
     Amend KRS 45A.095 of the Model Procurement Code to permit noncompetitive negotiation only for certain listed items, certain personal service contracts, and in an emergency; define "emergency"; permit governing boards of state universities and any other contracting body that has statutory exemptions from KRS Chapter 45A to use noncompetitive negotiation for sole source purchases when competition is not feasible, or when an emergency exists; define "sole source."

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

     Jan 6-introduced in House; to State Government (H)
     Jan 8-posted in committee
     Jan 13-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Jan 14-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for January 15, 2004
     Jan 29-3rd reading, passed 96-0
     Jan 30-received in Senate
     Feb 4-to State and Local Government (S)