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AR HB1971

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 15-4-303(2) to expand the definition of "minority" under the Minority Business Economic Development Act
  • Adds service-disabled veterans as a new category of individuals eligible for minority business protections and benefits
  • Defines service-disabled veterans as those designated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Maintains existing minority classifications: African American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander American
  • Requires individuals to be lawful permanent residents of Arkansas to qualify under any minority classification

Legislative Description

To Amend The Minority Business Economic Development Act To Include Service-disabled Veterans.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1971 is now Act 893

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/22/2011
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/7/2011

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