HB1225Introduced in the House
BEST CONSUMER PRICE ACT
Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Best Customer Price Act. Provides that a public institution of higher education or a State agency may require best customer pricing for any goods it procures. Provides that, if goods are to be purchased by the State from a supplier or reseller, the supplier or reseller shall attest that the price is the best customer price. Provides that the supplier or reseller shall include a provision in the letter of supply from the manufacturer that the supplier or reseller can secure the supply and quantity of goods to be purchased, and that the manufacturer has extended the same best customer pricing from the manufacturer to each of the suppliers or resellers registered with the State for the goods to be purchased. Provides that, if a public institution of higher education or a State agency requires best customer pricing for the goods but does not believe the price is competitive, the public institution of higher education or the State agency may decline to award the bid. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 7, 2025
76
Yes
29
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
107 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 007-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-029-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Willie Preston
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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