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Bill would let school systems use state contracting standards to streamline vendor agreements, sponsor says
Ways and Means Committee · March 23, 2026
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Summary
Sen. King told the committee SB 646 would let public school systems apply state procurement standards to vendor contracts to reduce repetitive negotiations, while an amendment excludes collective bargaining agreements. The sponsor asked for a favorable report with clarifying amendments.
Sen. King presented Senate Bill 646 to the Ways and Means Committee as a measure to let public school systems apply procurement contracting protections already used elsewhere in state government. ‘‘The bill eliminates the need…
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