House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer aims to revise state procurement laws in Montana by updating definitions, revising exceptions, and amending several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Key amendments include the addition of a definition for "facility," which refers to contracted medical providers such as hospitals and nursing facilities, and the clarification of "services" to exclude certain agreements and specify that it does not include facility contracts. The bill also introduces new provisions for emergency procurement related to the placement of clients with residential service providers and the provision of medical services.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 80-711-225 and makes various amendments to existing sections, including the application of procurement laws to public funds and the conditions under which certain contracts are exempt from these laws. The bill emphasizes the importance of competitive bidding for mental health services contracts while allowing for exceptions in specific circumstances. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 18-4-123, 18-4-132, 53-21-1007, 90-14-110
HB0741_1(1): 18-4-123, 18-4-132, 53-21-1007, 90-14-110
HB0741_1(2): 18-4-123, 18-4-132, 53-21-1007, 90-14-110
HB0741_1(3): 18-4-123, 18-4-132, 53-21-1007, 90-14-110
HB0741_1: 18-4-123, 18-4-132, 53-21-1007, 90-14-110