Chapter 392

2011 -- H 6314 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/13/11

A N A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS

Introduced By: Representatives Watson, Ehrhardt, Melo, and Mattiello

Date Introduced: June 29, 2011

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 37-2-56.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 37-2 entitled "State

Purchases" is hereby repealed.

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 act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC02998/SUB A

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