HB5546: STATE PROCUREMENT TASK FORCE

Legislative Summary

Creates the State Procurement Task Force Act. Establishes the State Procurement Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall survey the State procurement process and make recommendations to ensure that the process is equitable and efficient; provide departments with the flexibility needed to be successful; and increase women-owned and minority-owned business participation. Provides for membership of the Task Force. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides for meetings of the Task Force. Provides for administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that on or before January 1, 2024, the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations on its survey of State procurement processes to the Governor and the General Assembly. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.