Chapter 548

2006 -- H 7029 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/10/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE PURCHASES

Introduced By: Representatives Shanley, Crowley, Carter, Pacheco, and Naughton

Date Introduced: February 01, 2006

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 37-2 of the General Laws entitled "State Purchases" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

37-2-18.2. Exemption from competitive bidding. – The three (3) public institutions of

higher education (the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community

College of Rhode Island) shall be exempt from the competitive bidding process provisions of this

chapter for research or research related activity funded with federal funds or other third-party

funds subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the board of governors for higher

education.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC01309/SUB A/2

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