Bill S.84, introduced by Senators Perchlik and others, aims to enhance the State's contracting standards for advertising by mandating that at least 80 percent of the total annual value of contracts for print, digital, radio, and television advertising services be allocated to local organizations. The bill amends existing law to clarify the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services regarding purchasing and contracting. It specifies that the Commissioner must contract with local news organizations for print and digital advertising and with local broadcast organizations for radio and television advertising, while allowing for exceptions for tourism-focused advertisements.

Additionally, the bill establishes a reporting requirement for the Commissioner, who must submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the advertising services purchased, including the amounts spent and the entities involved. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill includes several insertions to define local news and broadcast organizations and outlines the criteria they must meet to qualify for these contracts.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 29-902(a), 29-902