ARTICLE 27 AS AMENDED

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS

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

amended by adding thereto the following section:

37-2-56.1. Consolidated advertising program. -- The advertising and/or media

expenses for all state departments and/or quasi-public agencies or entities shall be administered

by the department of administration. Quasi-public agencies or entities shall utilize and participate

in state master price agreement contracts for the purchase of any advertising and/or media

services. The department of administration shall assist quasi-public agencies or entities in

facilitating the negotiation and use of state master price agreement contracts for the purchase of

advertising and/or media services. The savings realized from this consolidated advertising

program through the use of state master price agreement contracts shall be directed into the

general fund.

SECTION 2. This Article shall take effect upon passage.