Senate panel passes procurement reforms aimed at accountability and competition
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Committee substituted and passed HB 3420 to tighten procurement controls: pilot procurement policies would be limited to one year, flex-benefit acquisitions would be subject to competitive bidding, and sole-source reports would be posted on the OMES website.
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Senators on the Retirement and Insurance Committee advanced a committee substitute to House Bill 3420 after sponsor remarks highlighting a bipartisan working group's recommendations and consultation with the state auditor and LOFT.
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