analysis_490_03-11-19_pre_1881_10-08.pdf

The document is a bill analysis and fiscal impact statement for SB 490, introduced by Senator Albritton, which establishes a Statewide Procurement Efficiency Task Force. The task force aims to evaluate state and local procurement laws and policies, identify inconsistencies, and submit a report with recommendations by July 1, 2020. The task force will be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Management Services and consist of various appointed members. Members will serve without compensation and must submit the final report by July 1, 2020, after which the task force will be terminated. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2019. The document also discusses the current state procurement laws, the role of the Department of Management Services, and the requirements for local procurement. It outlines the task force's responsibilities, composition, meeting schedule, and reporting requirements, along with the fiscal impact on the government sector.