Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 742: Purchasing and Procurement - As introduced, requires local governments to obtain, when possible, three written quotations for purchases costing less than the threshold established pursuant to law but more than 40 percent of such threshold, or some lower amount as may be established by the governing body of the local government. - Amends TCA Section 5-14-204; Section 5-14-205 and Section 6-56-305.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 742 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Purchasing and Procurement - As introduced, requires local governments to obtain, when possible, three written quotations for purchases costing less than the threshold established pursuant to law but more than 40 percent of such threshold, or some lower amount as may be established by the governing body of the local government. - Amends TCA Section 5-14-204; Section 5-14-205 and Section 6-56-305. Primary sponsor: Sam McKenzie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sam McKenzie (Democratic).