2021 House Bill 4658

Increase state contract transparency

Introduced in the House

April 20, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Mari Manoogian (D-40)

To require state agencies to publicly announce all contract awards resulting from bid requests within 48 hours, and post on the internet website at no cost the name of the vendor awarded the contract and the total dollar amount.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

May 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2021

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To require state agencies to publicly announce all contract awards resulting from bid requests within 48 hours, and post on the internet website at no cost the name of the vendor awarded the contract and the total dollar amount. The entire winning bid would have to be posted on contracts worth more than $5 million.

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations