The bill amends Section 41-4-124 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to provide specific exceptions for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads regarding the procurement of supplies and services. The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies that the procurement activities of these entities, along with district attorneys and sheriffs, will be governed solely by Article 3 of Chapter 16, which outlines different procurement procedures. This change aims to streamline the procurement process for these organizations, allowing them to operate under a more tailored set of rules rather than the broader state procurement code.

Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for certain governmental bodies, such as educational institutions and the Department of Mental Health, to adopt rules "as may be necessary" to comply with the procurement article, thereby simplifying the compliance process. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate.

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