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 governing board of a school district with fewer than 3,000 students may only make purchases from a board member if the district is 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 adjustments to the language of the existing statute. For example, it updates the phrasing to clarify that the total amount of purchases from any board member does not exceed $1,000 in a twelve-month period and maintains the requirement for a majority vote to authorize purchases. The bill also retains the stipulation that purchases must be documented in the governing board's meeting minutes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and limit potential conflicts of interest in school district procurement practices.

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