Redefine state agency under the State Procurement Act
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LB 529 — Redefine state agency under the State Procurement Act
Last action — Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on April 08, 2025.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
66 added · 9 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill LB 529 includes a definition of "cooperative agreement," which outlines the relationship between the State of Nebraska and other entities that helps support a public purpose rather than simply acquiring property or services. This change matters because it clarifies the types of agreements the state can enter into, potentially enhancing collaboration with other organizations to address public needs more effectively. Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, indicating that these changes are urgent and needed to be implemented quickly.
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Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.
Section 73-803, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, is amended to read:
73-803 For purposes of the State Procurement Act:
(1) Contract includes any contract for services and contract for personal property;
(2) Contract for personal property means any contract entered into by the state with another party for a stated consideration, which provides that the state agency is to receive the personal property or use of such personal property furnished by the other party.
Contract for personal property includes leases;
(3) Contract for services means any contract that directly engages the time or effort of an independent contractor whose purpose is to perform an identifiable task, study, or report rather than to furnish an end item of supply, goods, equipment, or material;
(4) Cooperative agreement means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the State of Nebraska and any other entity where (a) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the entity to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation by law instead of acquiring property or services for the direct benefit of the State of Nebraska and (b) substantial involvement is expected between the State of Nebraska and the entity when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement;
(5) Division means the materiel division of the Department of Administrative Services;
(6) Emergency means necessary to meet an urgent or unexpected requirement or when health and public safety or the conservation of public resources is at risk;
(7) Grant agreement means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the State of Nebraska and any other entity where (a) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the entity to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation by law instead of acquiring property or services for the direct benefit of the State of Nebraska and (b) substantial involvement is not expected between the State of Nebraska and the entity when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement;
(8) Occasional means seasonal, irregular, or fluctuating in nature;
(9) Personal property includes all materials, supplies, furniture, equipment, printing, stationery, automotive and road equipment, and other chattels, goods, wares, and merchandise;
(10) Sole source means of such a unique nature that the contractor selected is clearly and justifiably the only practicable source to provide the service or personal property.
Determination that the contractor selected is justifiably the sole source is based on either the uniqueness of the service or personal property or sole availability at the location required;
(11) State agency means any agency, board, or commission of this state, except for the University of Nebraska or the Nebraska state colleges.
For purposes of procurement of services, state agency does not include the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska state colleges, the Nebraska Investment Council, the courts, the Legislature, or any officer or state agency established by the Constitution of Nebraska.
Changes made to this subdivision by this legislative bill shall be construed to apply to any action taken on or after July 19, 2024;
and (12) Temporary means a finite period of time with respect to a specific task or result relating to a contract for services.
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Original section 73-803, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, is repealed.
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Since an emergency exists, this act takes effect when passed and approved according to law.
View plain text versions (5)
- Chaptered Slip Law Current pdf
- Enrolled Enrollment and Review ER27 pdf
- Final Reading View text pdf
- Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM27 View text pdf
- Introduced View text pdf
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The bill amends the definition of terms within the State Procurement Act and repeals the original section.
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73-803
For purposes of the State Procurement Act: (1) Contract includes any contract for services and contract for personal property; (2) Contract for personal property means any contract entered into by the state with another party for a stated consideration, which provides that the state agency is to receive the personal property or use of such personal property furnished by the other party. Contract for personal property includes leases; (3) Contract for services means any contract that directly engages the time or effort of an independent contractor whose purpose is to perform an identifiable task, study, or report rather than to furnish an end item of supply, goods, equipment, or material; (4) Cooperative agreement means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the State of Nebraska and any other entity where (a) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the entity to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation by law instead of acquiring property or services for the direct benefit of the State of Nebraska and (b) substantial involvement is expected between the State of Nebraska and the entity when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement; (5) Division means the materiel division of the Department of Administrative Services; (6) Emergency means necessary to meet an urgent or unexpected requirement or when health and public safety or the conservation of public resources is at risk; (7) Grant agreement means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the State of Nebraska and any other entity where (a) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the entity to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation by law instead of acquiring property or services for the direct benefit of the State of Nebraska and (b) substantial involvement is not expected between the State of Nebraska and the entity when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement; (8) Occasional means seasonal, irregular, or fluctuating in nature; (9) Personal property includes all materials, supplies, furniture, equipment, printing, stationery, automotive and road equipment, and other chattels, goods, wares, and merchandise; (10) Sole source means of such a unique nature that the contractor selected is clearly and justifiably the only practicable source to provide the service or personal property. Determination that the contractor selected is justifiably the sole source is based on either the uniqueness of the service or personal property or sole availability at the location required; (11) State agency means any agency, board, or commission of this state, except for the University of Nebraska or the Nebraska state colleges. For purposes of procurement of services, state agency does not include the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska state colleges, the Nebraska Investment Council, the courts, the Legislature, or any officer or state agency established by the Constitution of Nebraska. Changes made to this subdivision by this legislative bill shall be construed to apply to any action taken on or after July 19, 2024; and (12) Temporary means a finite period of time with respect to a specific task or result relating to a contract for services.
This change updates the definitions and clarifies terms related to the procurement of services and personal property by state agencies.
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73-803
Original section 73-803, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024This repeal eliminates the former definitions and provisions of the State Procurement Act.
Action History
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Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 47-0-2
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on April 3, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Enrollment and Review ER27 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File with ER27
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Enrollment and Review ER27 filed
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Speaker priority bill
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM27 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File with AM27
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs AM27 filed
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Notice of hearing for February 05, 2025
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Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Mike Jacobson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Not Voting |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Not Voting |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 0% | 0% | 24% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
How each member voted (49)
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- LB 529 is sponsored by Mike Jacobson.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.
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