Regulates the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for public works projects by political subdivisions of the state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Jones

Regulates cooperative purchasing (piggyback) for public works by state political subdivisions; enacting clause struck, halting the bill.

ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Summary of Bill A 8880 — Regulates the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for public works projects by political subdivisions of the state

Overview

Bill number: A 8880

Title/purpose (as introduced): Regulates the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for public works projects by political subdivisions of the state

Sponsor: Billy Jones (primary)

Introduced: June 9, 2025

Current status: ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Purpose and intent

The bill is described by its title as addressing how political subdivisions of the state (such as cities, counties, towns, school districts, and other public authorities) may use cooperative purchasing agreements (often known as piggyback or cooperative contracts) for public works projects. While the full text is not provided here, the intended aim typically includes ensuring that the use of such agreements complies with applicable procurement laws, promotes transparency, and preserves competitive bidding principles when public funds are involved.

Key provisions (not specified in the available materials)

The available information does not include the bill’s actual text or detailed provisions. If enacted, the bill would plausibly cover areas such as:

Definitions of cooperative purchasing agreements and their authorized use for public works.
Eligibility criteria for political subdivisions to rely on these agreements.
Requirements for competition, procurement processes, and vendor selection.
Reporting, auditing, and transparency measures.
Oversight, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties for noncompliance.

Note: These are general expectations for a bill with this scope; the specific provisions would be in the enacted text.

Affected parties

Primary affected entities: Political subdivisions of the state that utilize cooperative purchasing agreements for public works projects.

Other stakeholders: Vendors and contractors engaged through cooperative contracts, procurement officials, and taxpayers who seek transparency and accountability in public spending.

Procedural history and timeline

June 9, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Senate/assembly committee with jurisdiction over local governments (local governments committee) (listed twice in the record).

September 8, 2025: Enacting clause struck (listed twice), indicating the bill’s active legislative language was removed, commonly signaling the bill is not advancing toward enactment in its current form.

The repeated entries for the same actions suggest clerical duplication in the legislative record rather than distinct steps.

Status and next steps

Status: ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN — the bill’s main operative clause has been removed, effectively halting its path to becoming law unless reintroduced with new text.

Next steps for readers: If stakeholders are interested in this policy area, monitor for potential reintroduction or amendments in future sessions. Review any successor bills that address cooperative purchasing and public works procurement to compare provisions and potential impact.

If you’d like, I can draft a side-by-side comparison template to track A 8880 against any future reintroductions or related bills.