CT SB00151

Designates the Metropolitan District of Hartford County as a political subdivision of the state for purposes of contract compliance requirements under sections 4a-60, 4a-60a, and 4a-60g, effective July 1, 2014.

Requires contractors with state and political subdivision contracts to implement nondiscrimination policies covering race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, and sexual orientation.

Establishes documentation requirements based on contract value: contractors with contracts under $50,000 annually must provide written representation of nondiscrimination compliance, while those with contracts of $50,000 or more must provide board-adopted policy, certified prior policy, or affidavit from corporate officers.

Mandates contractors update nondiscrimination documentation within 30 days of any changes and recertify annually that representations remain current and accurate.

Requires contractors on public works projects to make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers, with documentation of such efforts maintained as prescribed by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.