Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5537

Introduced
3/5/24  

Caption

State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).

Impact

This legislation will specifically influence various sections of the law related to how state contracts are awarded. It introduces stipulations that not only mandate merit-based hiring as a core principle for contractor evaluation but also bolster opportunities for qualified disabled veterans by allowing them a preference in the bidding process. This aligns with broader efforts to create equal accessibility to state contracts for marginalized groups and enhance the economic empowerment of disabled veterans.

Summary

House Bill 5537 aims to amend the 1984 Public Act 431, known as the management and budget act, with a focus on the procurement process for state contracts. The bill emphasizes the importance of awarding contracts based solely on merit, ensuring that decisions regarding hiring practices prioritize the qualifications of prospective employees. It is particularly significant in promoting fairness and transparency in the government's procurement process, fostering a competitive business environment within the state.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB5537 could arise over its implications on existing hiring practices and the potential bureaucratic hurdles it may introduce for businesses seeking contracts. Critics may express concerns that stringent meritocratic requirements could complicate procurement processes, while advocates for disabled veterans may support the intention but worry about the practical viability of implementing such a preference system. Discussions about the balance between ensuring equality and maintaining efficiency in state contracting practices are likely to emerge during the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB4490

State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).

MI SB0316

State management: purchasing; definitional provisions in management and budget act; modify. Amends secs. 115, 241, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0317'23

MI HB5310

State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to financial institutions that refuse to do business with certain persons; prohibit. Amends secs. 114 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1114 & 18.1261) & adds sec. 261g.

MI HB5622

State management: purchasing; award of state contracts to persons that do not possess fair paycheck workplace certificate; prohibit. Amends secs. 241 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241 & 18.1261).

MI HB5066

State management: purchasing; procedures to limit foreign influence in state contracting; establish. Amends secs. 113, 114, 241, 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1113 et seq.) & adds sec. 272.

MI HB4236

State management: purchasing; procedures to limit foreign influence in state contracting; establish. Amends secs. 113, 114, 241, 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1113 et seq.) & adds sec. 272.

MI HB5323

State management: purchasing; state procurement of solar panels made with forced labor or oppressive child labor; prohibit. Amends secs. 114, 115, 241c, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1114 et seq.) & adds sec. 261g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5325'23

MI HB4294

State management: purchasing; award of state contracts to persons that do not possess fair paycheck workplace certificate; prohibit. Amends secs. 241 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241 & 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4295'25

MI HB4344

State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that economically boycott certain businesses; prohibit. Amends secs. 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241c & 18.1261).

MI HB4288

Public employees and officers: state; hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of the prospective employee; prohibit. Creates new act.

Similar Bills

MI HB4490

State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).

MS HB642

Construction of prefabricated buildings; authorize procurement and construction of at Alcorn State University.

WV HB2677

Relating to increasing the amount of money for which a purchase may be made without obtaining three bids to ten thousand dollars

MS SB2902

Construction manager at-risk program; exempt under public bidding laws.

MS HB875

Public purchases; revise bidding requirements for certain projects and other related to Mississippi Landmarks.

MS SB2517

Mississippi Regional Preneed Disaster Cleanup Act; create.

MS SB2848

Construction manager at-risk program; exempt under public bidding laws.

MS HB256

Public purchases; increase procurement threshold for public schools and charter schools for competitive bid requirements to $10,000.00.