04/19/1996 09:05 AM Senate FIN

                                                                               
  CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 275(STA)                                              
  "An  Act   relating  to  state   procurement  practices  and                 
  procedures; and providing for an effective date."                            
                                                                               
  Dugan  Petty explained  "Comparison  of Substantive  Changes                 
  with Existing Statute".   Mr. Roger Painter,  ASMI testified                 
  in opposition to  Sec. 4.   Senator Phillips  said he  would                 
  work  with ASMI  to prepare  a new  amendment.   Co-chairman                 
  Halford held the bill in committee.