NASHVILLE — Private, nonprofit colleges and universities will be able to use the state’s purchasing power when buying materials, supplies, equipment and services under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Bredesen.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jim Cobb, R-Spring City, passed Monday night. It was among a number of bills included on the so-called House “consent” calendar, which comprises noncontroversial measures. The slate of bills passed on a 95-0 vote.
Private, nonprofit institutions will be able to go through the state’s Department of General Services for purchases, which public colleges and universities already can do.
The Senate version, sponsored by Sen. Ken Yager, R-Harriman, passed the Senate earlier this month on a unanimous vote.
In other action Monday: