Senate Bill No. 164, introduced by Senator Womack, mandates that all elected officials of municipalities and certain municipal employees complete a minimum of one hour of annual training on procurement and the letting of public contracts, starting July 1, 2026. This training will be provided by the legislative auditor, who is authorized to contract with nonprofit entities or other organizations to fulfill this requirement. The training is applicable to municipal employees involved in procurement activities, including purchasing materials and supplies, managing contracts, and overseeing public works.

The bill also stipulates that the training may be delivered through web-based platforms and must cover topics such as Public Bid Law, public contracts, change orders, and the overall process of letting public contracts. Additionally, the legislative auditor is tasked with maintaining records to document and certify the completion of this training by the relevant officials and employees. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.