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MississippiSB 22982025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Construction bids; amend prequalified construction provisions.

Sponsored By: Bart Williams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Accountability, Efficiency, TransparencyPublic Property

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Schools gain emergency technology purchasing options

Beginning July 1, 2025, purchases under Mississippi's COVID-19 distance-learning grant program count as emergency purchases. This lets schools use emergency purchasing procedures for technology and distance-learning plans covered by that program. Only purchases under the specified grant program qualify; this is not a general exemption for all school technology purchases.

Agencies can screen major construction bidders

Beginning July 1, 2025, Mississippi agencies and local governing bodies can screen bidders for construction projects costing at least $10 million. They must find that screening serves the state's best interest. Screening also covers renovation or restoration of the State Capitol or buildings designated Mississippi Landmarks for at least five years. Reviews may consider bidders' and proposed subcontractors' similar-project experience, past work, project teams, and financial stability. Solicitations must follow public bidding rules, and officials must decide who qualifies at least 15 working days before inviting qualified bidders.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bart Williams

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 2

House vote • 3/12/2025

Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/7/2025

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/21/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/17/2025House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/17/2025Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/13/2025House

  5. Passed

    3/12/2025House

  6. Read the Third Time

    3/11/2025House

  7. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/4/2025House

  8. Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    2/13/2025House

  9. Transmitted To House

    2/10/2025Senate

  10. Passed

    2/7/2025Senate

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/29/2025Senate

  12. Referred To Public Property

    1/20/2025Senate

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