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CT HB05877

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates separate set-aside programs for businesses owned by women and businesses owned by minorities based on racial or ethnic origin
  • Requires five percent of all state contracts be awarded to minority and women-owned businesses
  • Directs the state to conduct a disparity study on the number of businesses owned by women and minorities
  • Establishes new certification standards to verify minority business ownership status
  • Creates a Supplier Diversity Council composed of state agency heads and minority and women-owned business representatives to report to the Governor
  • Requires enhanced training for state procurement officers on minority business contracting

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Set-aside Program For Minority Business Enterprises And Establishing A Supplier Diversity Council.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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