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CT SB00002

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends state procurement rules to allow a price preference of up to 15 percent for veteran-owned micro businesses, compared to up to 10 percent for other micro businesses (effective October 1, 2016)
  • Defines "veteran-owned micro business" as a micro business where at least 51 percent of ownership is held by one or more veterans as defined in section 27-103
  • Maintains existing definition of "micro business" as a business with gross revenues not exceeding $3 million in the most recently completed fiscal year
  • Requires state agencies to include price as an explicit factor when awarding contracts through competitive negotiation

Legislative Description

An Act Supporting Veteran-owned Small Businesses.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections4/6/2016
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/3/2016

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