The bill proposes to exempt certain state employee group insurance plan contracts from the provisions of the Montana Procurement Act. Specifically, it amends Section 18-4-132 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include a new exemption for contracting with health care facilities as defined in 50-5-101. This addition allows for more flexibility in how the state can procure health care services without being bound by the standard procurement procedures outlined in the act.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 90-14-110, MCA, to clarify that contracts or cooperative agreements authorized under this part can be exempt from the Montana Procurement Act if they implement community service projects and do not involve prohibited activities. These changes aim to streamline the procurement process for specific contracts while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-4-132, 90-14-110