State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Impact
The proposed legislation has significant implications for state laws regarding procurement and local spending. If enacted, state agencies would need to adjust their purchasing practices to meet these new requirements. Local governmental units, including counties, municipalities, and school districts, would also face new expectations regarding their procurements, which could require them to revise existing purchasing policies and practices to comply with the goals of the bill.
Summary
Senate Bill 1012 aims to promote local economic development by requiring state agencies and local governments in Wisconsin to prioritize procurement from Wisconsin-based businesses. The bill sets a goal that at least 20 percent of the total procurement expenditure in each fiscal year is allocated to products and services sourced from local businesses. This initiative is part of the broader strategy to improve the state's economy by leveraging taxpayer dollars to support local enterprises.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding SB1012 include concerns about the potential for increased costs and reduced competition in state contracting. Opponents argue that mandating a specific percentage for local spending might limit options for agencies and potentially lead to higher expenses, as local suppliers may not always offer the best prices. Furthermore, there are worries about the bureaucratic requirements for compliance and reporting, which some believe could burden local governmental units and lead to inefficiencies in procurement processes.
State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.
Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.
Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.
Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school.
Establishes state procurement goals for New York state products throughout state agencies and private entities performing state contracts; provides that every year after enactment, a certain percentage of products purchased by state agencies will be New York state products, with such percentage threshold increasing each year up until five years.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.