Bill
HJ 51
Overview: HJ 51 - Employment service organizations; DGS, et al., to study procuring goods and services.Status: Left in RulesIntroduced: February 06, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bi
Overview: HJ 51 - Employment service organizations; DGS, et al., to study procuring goods and services.
Status: Left in Rules
Introduced: February 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill would have directed the Department of General Services (DGS) and other state agencies to study the feasibility of procuring goods and services through employment service organizations, such as sheltered workshops and community rehabilitation programs. The goal was to identify opportunities to increase state contracting with these types of organizations.
Key Provisions:
- Require DGS and other agencies to examine their current procurement practices and identify goods and services that could be sourced from employment service organizations
- Direct the agencies to assess the capacity, capabilities, and competitiveness of employment service organizations as potential state contractors
- Mandate the agencies to develop recommendations for policy, regulatory, or process changes to facilitate increased contracting with these organizations
- Require a report of the study's findings and recommendations to the General Assembly
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State agencies and departments responsible for procurement
- Employment service organizations, including sheltered workshops and community rehabilitation programs
- Individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment who are served by these organizations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was introduced in the House but was left in the Rules committee, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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