2007 House Bill 4560

Allow businesses to make purchases through state government

Introduced in the House

March 29, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Ted Hammon (D-50)

To create a state bulk purchasing program in which businesses could pay a fee based on the administrative cost to have the government make purchases of goods and services for them.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 8, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 16, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To require state contracts for the purchase of materials or services to go to Michigan vendors, if their bids are equal to or lower than bids from non-Michigan vendors.

The amendment passed 106 to 0 (details)

Passed in the House 76 to 30 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism