Key takeaways
- Every state runs its own vendor registration, bid portal and purchasing rules.
- Most states start their fiscal year July 1, so most new state money becomes available in summer.
- Most legislatures convene in January 2027.
- Cities, counties, school districts, universities and special districts in each state usually buy on their own.
State guides
| State | State spending, FY 2024 | Fiscal year starts | 2027 session | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38.1 billion | Oct. 1 | Feb. 2 to May 13 | Alabama guide |
| Alaska | $14.3 billion | July 1 | Jan. 19 to May 19 | Alaska guide |
| Arizona | $96.4 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to May 21 | Arizona guide |
| Arkansas | $33.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to April 28 | Arkansas guide |
| California | $452.7 billion | July 1 | Dec. 7, 2026 to Sept. 10 | California guide |
| Colorado | $42.6 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to May 10 | Colorado guide |
| Connecticut | $42.8 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to June 9 | Connecticut guide |
| Delaware | $16.1 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to June 30 | Delaware guide |
| Florida | $130.6 billion | July 1 | March 2 to April 30 | Florida guide |
| Georgia | $76.4 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to March 31 | Georgia guide |
| Hawaii | $20.2 billion | July 1 | Jan. 20 to May 7 | Hawaii guide |
| Idaho | $12.1 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to April 2 | Idaho guide |
| Illinois | $139.8 billion | July 1 | Jan. 13 to May 31 | Illinois guide |
| Indiana | $50.8 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to April 29 | Indiana guide |
| Iowa | $31.6 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to April 30 | Iowa guide |
| Kansas | $24.3 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to May 7 | Kansas guide |
| Kentucky | $50.9 billion | July 1 | Jan. 5 to March 30 | Kentucky guide |
| Louisiana | $43.3 billion | July 1 | April 12 to June 10 | Louisiana guide |
| Maine | $13.1 billion | July 1 | Dec. 2, 2026 to June 30 | Maine guide |
| Maryland | $67.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 13 to April 12 | Maryland guide |
| Massachusetts | $83.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to Nov. 17 | Massachusetts guide |
| Michigan | $85.8 billion | Oct. 1 | Jan. 13 to Dec. 31 | Michigan guide |
| Minnesota | $63.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to May 17 | Minnesota guide |
| Mississippi | $25.6 billion | July 1 | Jan. 5 to May 10 | Mississippi guide |
| Missouri | $41.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to May 14 | Missouri guide |
| Montana | $10.0 billion | July 1 | Jan. 4 to April 30 | Montana guide |
| Nebraska | $18.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to June 1 | Nebraska guide |
| Nevada | $19.8 billion | July 1 | Feb. 1 to May 31 | Nevada guide |
| New Hampshire | $8.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to June 30 | New Hampshire guide |
| New Jersey | $91.3 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to Jan. 11, 2028 | New Jersey guide |
| New Mexico | $27.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 19 to March 20 | New Mexico guide |
| New York | $234.9 billion | April 1 | Jan. 6 to June 10 | New York guide |
| North Carolina | $70.4 billion | July 1 | Jan. 13 to July 30 | North Carolina guide |
| North Dakota | $7.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 5 to April 30 | North Dakota guide |
| Ohio | $99.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 4 to Dec. 31 | Ohio guide |
| Oklahoma | $27.9 billion | July 1 | Feb. 1 to May 28 | Oklahoma guide |
| Oregon | $58.5 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to June 19 | Oregon guide |
| Pennsylvania | $119.0 billion | July 1 | Jan. 5 to Dec. 31 | Pennsylvania guide |
| Rhode Island | $12.8 billion | July 1 | Jan. 5 to June 30 | Rhode Island guide |
| South Carolina | $40.2 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to May 13 | South Carolina guide |
| South Dakota | $6.9 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to March 31 | South Dakota guide |
| Tennessee | $53.1 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to April 22 | Tennessee guide |
| Texas | $144.6 billion | Sept. 1 | Jan. 12 to May 31 | Texas guide |
| Utah | $25.9 billion | July 1 | Jan. 19 to March 5 | Utah guide |
| Vermont | $8.3 billion | July 1 | Jan. 6 to May 14 | Vermont guide |
| Virginia | $84.0 billion | July 1 | Jan. 13 to Feb. 27 | Virginia guide |
| Washington | $74.7 billion | July 1 | Jan. 11 to April 26 | Washington guide |
| West Virginia | $25.8 billion | July 1 | Jan. 13 to March 13 | West Virginia guide |
| Wisconsin | $66.3 billion | July 1 | Jan. 4 to Dec. 31 | Wisconsin guide |
| Wyoming | $5.6 billion | July 1 | Jan. 12 to March 8 | Wyoming guide |
Sources: NASBO via KFF (spending); state budget offices (fiscal years); state legislatures (sessions). See each guide for details.
How to sell to any state government
- Register in the state portal. See our state procurement portals and vendor registration checklist.
- Know the thresholds. Small purchases often need only quotes; see state procurement thresholds.
- Use cooperative contracts. Many agencies and local governments buy through cooperative contracts.
- Follow the money. Budget proposals and legislative sessions decide what gets funded; see the governor budget proposals tracker.
- Reach the right people. Program owners, IT leaders and procurement staff each play a role; see government buyer roles.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities, in every state. See how our state and local sales development works.
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