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S3903Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA6154

Relates to cooperative bidding by libraries and library systems

Sponsor Suzi OppenheimerSD-37+2 co-sponsorsAffects Education
Status
Signed by Governor
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Signed into law

Bill progress

Signed into law

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Primary sponsor
Suzi Oppenheimer

Senator · Senate District 37

History

  1. Signed chap.385
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Ordered to third reading rules cal.429
  6. Substituted for A6154B
  7. Referred to libraries and education technology
  8. Delivered to assembly
  9. Passed senateVote 59–0
  10. Advanced to third reading
  11. 2nd report cal.
  12. 1st report cal.200
Show 7 earlier actions
  1. Reported and committed to finance
  2. Referred to local government
  3. Print number 3903a
  4. Amend (t) and recommit to rules
  5. Reported and committed to rules
  6. Reported and committed to finance
  7. Referred to local government

Companion bill

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A6154Assembly

Relates to cooperative bidding by libraries and library systems

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Amy Paulin

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to cooperative competitive bidding by libraries and library systems

Purpose or general idea of bill

This legislation would amend section 255 of the education law to permit public libraries and library systems to engage in cooperative competitive bidding.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one amends section 255 of the education law by adding a new subdivision six that permits public libraries and library systems to enter into, amend, cancel and terminate agreements for performance, for the purpose of cooperatively bidding for equipment, supplies and services, provided the bidding meets criteria as outlined in this legislation.

Section two provides the effective date.

Justification

Currently, public libraries and library systems are not permitted to pool their joint needs for services, equipment and supplies together for cooperative bidding purposes. Each library is required to go out on its own to get bids for services and supplies, reducing its ability to get bulk discounting or better pricing that would be available through cooperative purchasing or joint bidding. As funding for libraries continues to be cut, while demand for services continues to increase, every effort should be made to implement proven strategies that would enhance the cost-effective delivery of library services. This legislation permits public libraries and library systems to engage in cooperative competitive bidding for shared services, equipment and supplies.

Prior legislative history

This is a new bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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