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Committee hears bill to restore competitive procurement for Montana Lottery contracts
Summary
Senator Matt Regier introduced Senate Bill 232 to reverse a 2023 amendment and require the Montana Lottery to use competitive procurement processes for certain contracts.
Senator Matt Regier, sponsor of Senate Bill 232, told the House Judiciary Committee the bill would reverse a 2023 floor amendment that he said created a broad exemption for the Montana Lottery from the Montana Procurement Act. "That exempted lottery by itself does not have to go out for bid for its contracts," Regier said, adding, "Senate Bill 232 rewinds that last minute amendment."
The bill’s backers said restoring competitive solicitations will increase transparency and protect public confidence. John Metropoulos, an attorney member of the Montana Lottery Commission, said the lottery commission had voted to issue a request for proposals (RFP) but was delayed…
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