The original instrument was prepared by Thomas L. Tyler. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Cheryl
Cooper.
DIGEST
SB 30 Reengrossed 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Milligan
Proposed law prohibits the purchase of telecommunications or video surveillance equipment by
public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education schools, institutions, and governing
authorities; nonpublic elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools, institutions, and governing
authorities that receive state funds; and proprietary schools that receive state funds unless the
equipment is purchased from a vendor or other entity who is determined to be in compliance with
Section 889 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Requires the vendor or other entity to provide documentation by affidavit of compliance with
proposed law.
Provides that any award of any bid or purchase in violation of proposed law is null and void.
Proposed law supercedes provisions regarding conflicting specifications in procurement of
telecommunications systems or telecommunications services under the Louisiana Procurement Code.
Effective January 1, 2021.
(Amends R.S. 39:1755(5); adds R.S. 38:2237.1 and R.S. 39:1753.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Finance to the original bill
1. Clarifies that pertinent federal provision is Section 889 of the Fiscal Year 2019
National Defense Authorization Act.
2. Deletes requirement for manufacturer to be listed on a federal General Services
Administration Schedule.
3. Adds provision that bid cannot be awarded to a contractor who fails to provide
required documentation.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical amendments.
2. Changes "manufacturer" to "vendor or other entity".