Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaEnacted
SB 232: Revise state procurement laws related to entitles that are exempt from the RFP process.
Matt Regier
SB 232 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 13, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
35OUT OF 100
Score:35/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies state procurement laws by adjusting the criteria for entities exempt from the standard Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Who is affected
State agencies, vendors seeking state contracts, and the taxpayer.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must now operate under updated rules for identifying and contracting with exempt entities.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; however, potential for higher costs exists if competitive bidding is bypassed.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of June 2025.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased efficiency and reduced administrative lag for agencies requiring specialized or exempt services.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of reduced transparency, decreased fiscal responsibility, and potential for cronyism in contract selection.
What is still unknown
The specific list of exempt entities or the criteria used to grant such exemptions is not detailed in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Streamlined procurement for specific services
- Reduced administrative burden for agencies
- Potentially faster acquisition of essential goods
Risks
- Reduced price competition due to RFP exemptions
- Higher potential costs for state-purchased goods
- Barriers to entry for non-exempt vendors
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
30%
Benefits
- Legislative clarification of procurement rules
- Potentially reduces ambiguity in current statutes
- Formalizes existing agency practices
Risks
- Reduced public visibility into contract awards
- Diminished oversight of non-competitive bids
- Less opportunity for public vendor challenges
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on a high-level summary.
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Where it stands
Official recordChapter Number Assigned
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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