HB 1851 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Establishes the taxpayer protection act.

Requires agencies to conduct a comprehensive impact assessment before issuing a request for a proposal, to contract out to purchase from a private sector entity or nonprofit organization, services that have been customarily and historically provided by public employees.

Expands the duties of the department of enterprise services, the office of financial management, and the joint legislative audit and review committee with regard to accountability and transparency in government contracting.