Exempts contracts with certain federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-05-20
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-05-20 House
Chapter 40, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2025-05-08 House
Governor signed.
2025-05-01 House
Speaker signed.
2025-05-01 Senate
President signed.
2025-04-30 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 1--Frederick.
2025-04-29 Senate
Carried over to 04-30 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-28 Senate
Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-24 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2025-04-24 Senate
Second reading.
2025-04-22 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-15 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-31 Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-03-31 Senate
Referred to Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs.
2025-03-27 House
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed. Ayes, 53; Absent, 1--Dobson; Excused, 6--Cate, Evans, Javadi, McIntire, Nguyen H, Wright.
2025-03-25 House
Second reading.
2025-03-24 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2025-03-18 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-18 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Lets the state contract with some research firms that get federal money, without having to follow the state's rules for contracting for goods and services. Goes into effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).
Exempts contracts with <b>certain</b> federally funded research and development centers from the provisions of the Public Contracting Code.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to contracts with federally funded research and development centers; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned