SB 226: Indiana department of administration.
SB 226 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 5, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialAllows the Indiana department of administration (department) to implement category management for purchasing and contracting by state agencies. Amends the nomination and appointment process for a state agency's purchasing representative. Requires the department to establish and maintain an independent verification and ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Improves procurement efficiency through category management
- Increases oversight of state contract expenditures
Risks
- Increased administrative burden on state agencies to meet new reporting requirements
Society
Benefits
- Enhances fiscal accountability for taxpayer-funded contracts
Risks
- Potential loss of autonomy for specific commissions, such as the war memorials commission
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
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Analysis status
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