Assembly Bill 1147 seeks to repeal existing laws that impose restrictions on state and local government entities regarding boycotts of Israel. Specifically, the bill eliminates the prohibition against state agencies and local governmental units from adopting rules or policies that would involve them in a boycott of Israel or doing business in Israel. Additionally, it removes the requirement for contracts between state purchasing agents and nongovernmental entities to include a provision ensuring that the entity is not participating in a prohibited boycott, unless the contract's estimated cost is below $100,000.

The bill also amends certain sections of the statutes, including the removal of references to the repealed provisions in the context of contract awards and the definition of a state agency. The amendments ensure that the contracting process is streamlined by eliminating the need to consider participation in boycotts of Israel as a factor in awarding contracts. Overall, the bill aims to remove legal barriers related to boycotts of Israel, thereby allowing greater flexibility for state and local government entities in their contracting practices.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 16.75(10p), 16.75, 16.75(1)(a)1, 20.931, 781.10(2)(c)6, 781.10