The bill modifies exemptions under the Montana Procurement Act by amending existing sections of the law, specifically 18-4-132 and 90-14-110, MCA. Key changes include the addition of the Montana University System to the list of entities covered by the procurement regulations and the removal of certain exemptions related to expenditures of equipment purchased with student activity fees. The bill clarifies that the procurement chapter applies to the expenditure of public funds, including federal assistance, and outlines specific exemptions for various types of contracts, including those related to construction, state lottery, and food products produced in Montana.

Additionally, the bill establishes that contracts or cooperative agreements authorized under part 90-14-110 can be exempt from the Montana Procurement Act if they implement community service projects and do not involve prohibited activities. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance with grant and cooperative agreement terms while expanding the scope of procurement regulations to include more entities and specific conditions for exemptions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 18-4-132
SB0232_1(1): 18-4-132
SB0232_1(2): 18-4-132
SB0232_1(3): 18-4-132
SB0232_1(4): 18-4-132
SB0232_1(5): 18-4-132
SB0232_1: 18-4-132
SB0232_2(1): 18-4-132, 90-14-110
SB0232_2(2): 18-4-132, 90-14-110
SB0232_2(3): 18-4-132, 90-14-110
SB0232_2(4): 18-4-132, 90-14-110
SB0232_2(5): 18-4-132, 90-14-110
SB0232_2(6): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(7): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(8): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(9): 18-4-132
SB0232_2: 18-4-132, 90-14-110