The bill amends Section 41-4-124 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify the procurement processes for various governmental bodies, specifically addressing exceptions for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads. The new legal language includes the insertion of "volunteer fire department" and "rescue squad" in subsection (d), which states that the procurement of supplies, services, or professional services by these entities, along with district attorneys and sheriffs, will be governed solely by Article 3 of Chapter 16. Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "commencing with Section 41-16-50" from the same subsection, streamlining the reference to the applicable procurement regulations.

The bill also outlines that legislative and judicial agencies will follow their own adopted procedures for procurement, ensuring these procedures align with the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 and promote responsible use of public funds. It emphasizes the importance of fairness, competition, transparency, integrity, and value in the procurement process while allowing these agencies to adopt parts of the article if they choose. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-4-124
Enrolled: 41-4-124