SB 493-FN (2010): relative to the use of best value contracting by state agencies and establishing a best value procurement commission.
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SB 493-FN (2010)
relative to the use of best value contracting by state agencies and establishing a best value procurement commission.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 27, 2010 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0828s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2010 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2010, April 8, 2010, April 14, 2010, April 20, 2010, April 27, 2010 and April 29, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
- Rep. Patricia McMahon (D - Merr 3)
- Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2010, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
- March 23, 2010, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 1, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 8, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- April 14, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 303
- April 20, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 301
- April 27, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 204
- April 29, 2010, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- May 4, 2010, 9:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- March 3, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
- May 12, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 27, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 16, 2010: Hearing: February 16, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
- February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0828s, NT, 3/3/10; SC9, Pg.17
- March 3, 2010: Committee Amendment 0828s, NT, AA, VV
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0828s, NT, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
- March 3, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 11, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 23, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/23/2010 1:45 PM LOB 306
- April 1, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2010 1:00 PM LOB 306
- April 8, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2010 2:00 PM LOB 306
- April 14, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2010 2:00 PM LOB 303
- April 20, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/20/2010 10:00 AM LOB 301 (Room Change)
- April 27, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/27/2010 2:00 PM LOB 204
- April 29, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2010 11:00 AM LOB 306
- May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 9:15 AM LOB 306
- May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 12 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- May 12, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV