The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the purchasing authority of school district governing boards, specifically limiting the ability to make purchases from board members. Under the new law, the authorization for a governing board to purchase from a member would only apply to school districts that are not located in a county with a population of at least 750,000. This change narrows the scope of current law, which allows such purchases under certain conditions without regard to county population.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to the language of the existing statutes. It clarifies that a governing board member may not vote on matters concerning their own employment or that of their spouse or dependent, and it retains the existing purchase limits of $300 per transaction and $1,000 in total purchases within a twelve-month period, while also specifying that these limits apply to school districts with fewer than 3,000 students. The governing board must approve each purchase and document it in the meeting minutes, ensuring transparency in the purchasing process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-323
House Engrossed Version: 15-323