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H7224Introduced in the House

Increases the maximum municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other municipal purchases.

EngrossedSenate Finance

Introduced by John Edwards, District 70

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TOWNS AND CITIES -- AWARD OF MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS - Increases the maximum municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other municipal purchases.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Finance

June 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 3, 2026

68

Yes

0

No

7

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Finance

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