HB5591 - 104th General Assembly

SCH CD-LOCAL FOOD CONTRACTS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. In a provision granting a school board the power to award certain contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, provides for an exception for contracts that give a preference to State, regional, or local suppliers (rather than only State or regional suppliers) that source local food products.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
3/26/2026 House Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; Rep. Ann M. Williams
3/26/2026 House Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-037-000
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee