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FL S0152

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Florida Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunity Act" to expand eligibility to include wartime veterans and veterans of periods of war, not just service-disabled veterans.

  • Defines "wartime veteran" to include those who served 90 or more days during a period of war, were discharged for service-connected disability, or served 90 consecutive or aggregate days across multiple war periods.

  • Requires state agencies to award contracts to certified veteran business enterprises when bids are equal on price, quality, and service, with preference given to the business with the smallest net worth if multiple veteran-owned businesses compete.

  • Requires certification applicants to provide documentation of wartime service from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense and notify the Department of Management Services of ownership or management changes within 30 business days.

  • Effective July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Business Enterprise Opportunities for Wartime Veterans

Last Action

Died in Budget, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 922 (Ch.

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget11/16/2011
General Government Appropriations Subcommittee9/30/2011
Budget9/21/2011
Military Affairs, Space, And Domestic Security9/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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