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This ordinance amends Section 4.40.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update the procurement code by requiring the purchasing agent to report on recycled paper usage efforts. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding sustainable procurement practices within the metropolitan government.

An ordinance amending Section 4.40.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and the requirement for the purchasing agent to report the recycled paper usage efforts.

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Introduced 9/30/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 11/4/2025

What it does

  • 1Amends Section 4.40.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to procurement.
  • 2Requires the purchasing agent to report on recycled paper usage efforts.
  • 3Incorporates sustainability considerations into procurement reporting.

This ordinance amends Section 4.40.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update the procurement code by requiring the purchasing agent to report on recycled paper usage efforts. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding sustainable procurement practices within the metropolitan government.

Affects
Metropolitan Government Purchasing DepartmentMetropolitan Council

Activity timeline

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    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

  • Amendment filed
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    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

  • New document
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    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

  • New document
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    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1069

Legislative history

11/6/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Suara moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Suara offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Suara moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/20/2025
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
9/30/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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