The bill amends Section 18-4-132 of the Montana Procurement Act to modify the exemptions related to the procurement of supplies and services. Notably, it adds provisions that include the board of investments as a subject of procurement, while clarifying that these provisions do not apply to the purchase of securities. Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the expenditures and authorized sale or disposal of equipment purchased with student activity fees, ensuring that these transactions are explicitly included in the exemptions.

Furthermore, the bill expands the list of exempt contracts to include various professional services, such as those provided by registered professionals and medical providers, while changing the terminology from "contracted" to "employed" for certain consultants. It also introduces a new procurement option for food products produced in Montana, allowing for direct purchases 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(10): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(11): 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(8): 18-4-132
SB0232_3(9): 18-4-132
SB0232_3: 18-4-132
SB0232_4(1): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(2): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(3): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(4): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(5): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(6): 18-4-132
SB0232_4(7): 18-4-132
SB0232_4: 18-4-132
SB0232_X(1): 18-4-132
SB0232_X(2): 18-4-132
SB0232_X(3): 18-4-132
SB0232_X(4): 18-4-132
SB0232_X(5): 18-4-132
SB0232_X(6): 18-4-132
SB0232_X: 18-4-132