The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically targeting the Arizona Procurement Code and the solicitation and award of grants by state governmental units. 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 introduces new requirements for companies responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and applying for grants, mandating them to disclose any valuable contributions made to the Governor or related entities within the past five years.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits state agencies and employees from destroying notes taken during the evaluation of RFP responses, ensuring that all procurement records are retained according to established guidelines. If any notes are destroyed, contracts related to those notes may be resolicited. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in the procurement process.

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