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SB 897

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Carroll County - Contracts and Purchasing

Sponsor: Carroll County SenatorsCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Counties - Local LawsStatus: Hearing 3/15 at 3:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Increasing from $25,000 to $50,000 the cost of a public work or improvement or the purchase price of supplies or equipment for which the County Commissioners of Carroll County may enter into a contract; and requiring that when the cost of a public work or improvement or the purchase price of supplies or equipment in Carroll County exceeds $50,000 under certain conditions, the Chief of the Bureau of Purchasing for the County Commissioners shall advertise for bids for at least 1 week in a media accessible to the general public.

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Testimony (3)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVReady, JustinMaryland State SenateOral + Written (PDF)
FAVCarroll County Senators, Carroll County SenatorsIndividualOral
FWAFowler, MichaelBoard of Carroll County CommissionersOral + Written (PDF)

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