The bill amends the Management and Budget Act of 1984, specifically section 261, to update procurement processes and preferences for state agencies in Michigan. Key changes include the requirement for the Department to give preference to Michigan-based firms and biobased products, as well as a shift from "shall" to "must" in several instances to emphasize mandatory actions. The bill also increases the preference for qualified disabled veterans from up to 10% to not more than 15% in contract awards, and mandates that the Department must report annually on the participation of qualified disabled veterans in state procurement contracts.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifies existing terms related to procurement, including "biobased product," "boycott," and "qualified disabled veteran." It establishes that contracts must include representations against boycotting strategic partners and outlines exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act for certain procurement-related records. The Department is tasked with developing policies that enforce performance-related contract provisions and must review progress towards achieving a goal of awarding at least 5% of total expenditures to qualified disabled veterans each year.

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House Introduced Bill: 18.1261