Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Government Operations & Elections Committee |
HB 2374
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Brief Description: Making nonsubstantive changes to procurement law.
Sponsors: Representative S. Hunt.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/21/14
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
In 2011 laws were enacted consolidating procurement functions into the newly created Department of Enterprise Services (DES). The DES was tasked with reforming and consolidating state procurement practices. In 2012 laws relating to the procurement of goods and services were reorganized and recodified into a new chapter in Title 39 RCW. The processes for procurement of personal services contracts, or services, were combined with the processes for procurement of goods.
Summary of Bill:
Changes are made to correct statutory cross references, clarify policy, and repeal outdated provisions of law pertaining to procurement.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.