Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 341 — Virginia Public Procurement Act; consideration of employment of older Virginia residents.

Last action — Incorporated by General Laws (HB1361-Feggans)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Virginia Public Procurement Act; consideration of employment of older Virginia residents. Allows public bodies to include as a factor that will be used in evaluating a Request for Proposal the proposer's participation in programs that employ Virginia residents age 55 or older. The bill also provides that in the case of a tie bid between two or more bidders-both of which are eligible for a preference as a bidder for goods produced in Virginia or goods, services, or construction provided by Virginia persons, firms, or corporations-an additional preference shall be given to any bidder that participates in such programs. This bill was incorporated into HB 1361.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Incorporated by General Laws (HB1361-Feggans)

  2. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1361-Feggans)

  3. Assigned GL sub: Procurement/Open Government

  4. Impact statement from DPB (HB341)

  5. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  6. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103083D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 341 do?
Virginia Public Procurement Act; consideration of employment of older Virginia residents. Allows public bodies to include as a factor that will be used in evaluating a Request for Proposal the proposer's participation in programs that employ Virginia residents age 55 or older. The bill also provides that in the case of a tie bid between two or more bidders-both of which are eligible for a preference as a bidder for goods produced in Virginia or goods, services, or construction provided by Virginia persons, firms, or corporations-an additional preference shall be given to any bidder that participates in such programs. This bill was incorporated into HB 1361.
Who sponsors HB 341?
HB 341 is sponsored by Joshua E. Thomas.
What is the current status of HB 341?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 341?
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