Public Procurement Act; establishes preference in state contracting for goods produced in State. (SB1443)
Introduced By
Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Virginia Public Procurement Act; Department of General Services; preference for Virginia products. Establishes a preference in state contracting for goods produced in Virginia and goods or services or construction provided by Virginia persons, firms, or corporations so long as the bid price of such firm or corporation is not more than 15 percent greater than the bid price of the low responsive and responsible non-Virginia bidder. The bill also provides for the Department of General Services to establish procurement procedures to facilitate the purchase of goods produced in Virginia and goods or services and construction provided by Virginia persons, firms, or corporations by state agencies and institutions. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/21/2011 | Presented and ordered printed 11104036D |
01/21/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
01/28/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1443) |
02/02/2011 | Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
This is interesting. Although I don't know enough to say whether or not I support the specifics, in spirit I think there's a lot to be said for this.