Louisiana SB 315: PUBLIC CONTRACTS: Increases budget cost minimums for professional services contract exemptions. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Bill Text

SFASB315 2282 1611
SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTS
2026 Regular Session
Amendments proposed by Senator Reese to Engrossed Senate Bill No. 315 by Senator Reese
1 AMENDMENT NO. 1
2 On page 1, line 3, after "thresholds;" insert "to provide for contract requirements;"
3 AMENDMENT NO. 2
4 On page 1, at the end of the line 10, insert the following:
5 "Any agency that enters into more than one professional services
6 contract in any given fiscal year shall ensure that not less than fifty
7 percent of the total number of such contracts are awarded to separate,
8 distinct, and unaffiliated professional services firms if such contracts are
9 exempt pursuant to the provisions of this Section."
10 AMENDMENT NO. 3
11 On page 1, delete lines 11 through 15 in their entirety and insert the following:
12 "Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2026; if vetoed
13 by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall
14 become effective on the day following such approval by the legislature or
15 July 1, 2026, whichever is later."
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