HB 8 (BR 1084) -
B. Yonts, J. Arnold Jr,
L. Belcher, H. Collins,
T. Edmonds, J. Glenn,
R. Henderson, C.
Hoffman, D. Keene,
T. McKee,
R. Meeks,
R. Nelson, F. Nesler,
R. Palumbo, D. Pasley,
T. Pullin,
R. Rand,
J. Richards, A. Smith,
J. Stacy,
T. Thompson,
J. Wayne,
S. Westrom
AN ACT
relating to government contracts.
Expand and refine list of entities included in
definition of "contracting body"; allow committee to determine
definition of "governmental emergency"; refine definition of
memorandum of agreement (MOA) and include grant and research agreements;
allow committee to establish reporting schedule for exempt MOA's; correct
references to universities and colleges and institutions of higher
education; exempt MOA's over one million dollars, but require reporting of
such agreements; require reporting of federal grant and research projects;
refine definition of "personal service contract" (PSC) to
specifically include contracts for personal or professional services and
group health care for public employees; allow committee to establish
reporting schedule for exempt PSC's; exempt health maintenance organization
or Medicaid managed health care service contracts with the Cabinet for
Health Services, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts
between postsecondary institutions and health care providers, but require
reporting of such contracts; exempt PSC's of over one million dollars and
PSC's of postsecondary institutions for federal grant and research
projects, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts $25,000
and under from Request for Proposals process, but require 3 quotes when
feasible, and determination of unfeasibility may be reviewed by the
secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the committee;
exempt contracts $25,000 and under from routine review process, but require
filing within 30 days for informational purposes; allow meetings of the
committee as necessary, but not less than once per month; suspend service
and prohibit payment on MOA's, PSC's, and emergency requests after
committee disapproval or objection; prohibit delegation of decision-making
authority by secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, except
institutions of higher education that have elected to implement procurement
procedures in accordance with statutory authority; delete requirement for
annual reports; and delineate powers of the committee; specify that
competitive bids may not be required for authorized contracts with
risk-bearing organizations responsible for Medicaid managed health care
services.
Feb
6-introduced in House; to State Government (H)
Feb 13-posted in committee
Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to
Calendar
Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for
passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Feb 20-3rd reading, passed 98-0
Feb 21-received in Senate
Feb 23-to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Vote History
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