Senate Bill No. [number] proposes modifications to the exemptions under the Montana Procurement Act by amending Sections 18-4-132 and 90-14-110 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The bill clarifies that the provisions of Section 18-4-132 apply to various expenditures of public funds, including those from federal assistance, and specifies that the chapter does not apply to certain contracts, such as those related to construction, contracts with the Montana state lottery under a certain value, and contracts for professional services. Notably, the bill removes previous language regarding the authorized sale or disposal of equipment purchased with student activity fees and introduces new language that specifies the Board of Investments and clarifies that certain provisions do not apply to the purchase of securities.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 90-14-110 to authorize contracts and cooperative agreements that are exempt from the Montana Procurement Act, provided they implement community service projects and do not involve prohibited activities. The bill emphasizes the procurement of Montana-produced food products, allowing for direct purchase under specific conditions. 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(10): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(11): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(12): 18-4-132
SB0232_2(13): 18-4-132
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
SB0232_3(1): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(2): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(3): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(4): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(5): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(6): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(7): 18-4-132
SB0232_3: 18-4-132