The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically targeting the Arizona Procurement Code and the solicitation and award processes for state grants. Notably, it would repeal the exemption currently granted to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) from the procurement code, thereby subjecting it to the same regulations as other state entities. Additionally, the bill would require companies responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and applying for grants to disclose any valuable contributions made to the Governor or related entities over the past five years, enhancing transparency in the procurement process.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit state agencies and employees from destroying notes taken during the evaluation of RFPs, ensuring that all procurement records are retained according to established guidelines. If any notes are destroyed, contracts related to those notes may be resolicited. These changes aim to strengthen accountability and oversight in state procurement and grant processes, while also making technical adjustments to existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2988, 41-2501, 41-2505, 41-2550, 41-2707, 36-2904, 41-2637, 41-2517, 41-2546, 41-1001, 41-2576, 41-2577, 36-2903, 41-1622, 41-2586, 28-7314, 41-1012, 89-73, 105-285, 36-189, 36-141, 26-153, 41-2534, 8-503, 46-903
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-2988, 41-2501, 41-2505, 41-2550, 41-2707, 36-2904, 41-2637, 41-2517, 41-2546, 41-1001, 41-2576, 41-2577, 36-2903, 41-1622, 41-2586, 28-7314, 41-1012, 89-73, 105-285, 36-189, 36-141, 26-153, 41-2534, 8-503, 46-903