Food products; exempts local school boards from bidding process when purchasing from State farmer. (SB796)
Introduced By
Sen. Russ Potts (R-Winchester)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Virginia food products. Exempts local school boards from the competitive bidding process when purchasing Virginia food products from a Virginia farmer. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2007 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 072515788 |
| 01/03/2007 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/16/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (SB796) |
| 02/02/2007 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) |
| 02/02/2007 | VOTE: (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/05/2007 | Read second time and engrossed |
| 02/06/2007 | Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) |
| 02/06/2007 | VOTE: (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/06/2007 | Communicated to House |
| 02/07/2007 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/07/2007 | Read first time |
| 02/07/2007 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 02/08/2007 | Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement (Marshall, D.) |
| 02/15/2007 | Reported from General Laws with amendment (18-Y 4-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/16/2007 | Reconsidered by General Laws |
| 02/16/2007 | Tabled in General Laws |
Comments
I very much like the spirit behind this bill, and I agree that we should put our thumb on the scale in favor of Virginia businesses when it comes to government purchases. That said, it seems unwise to eliminate the bidding process -- such an approach seems ripe for abuse.
Let's amend this bill and get it passed. Our children deserve better food than the lowest bidder provides.
This is a wonderful bill that will enable local farmers to sell directly to schools, which has been nearly impossible with every school district in VA having a different and complex bidding process and timetable. NY, CT, PA all have passed similar legislation and it has allowed for a vibrant and healthy ag industry.
Believe me, the schools will only buy produce that is inexpensive and selling direct will allow for savings to the schools.
This is a great bill as written, no amendments needed!
Hats off to Senator Potts!!!