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IL SB1620

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hastings

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a goal that at least 3% of total state contract dollars be awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB).

  • Certifications of SDVOSB and VOSB are exclusive state powers, and home rule units are prohibited from certifying these businesses.

  • Requires state agencies to report annually to the Department of Central Management Services on the number of VOSB and SDVOSB that bid for and entered into state contracts.

  • Authorizes chief procurement officers to suspend persons who commit violations of procurement fraud statutes related to veteran business certifications for at least 3 years, and revoke certifications for at least 5 years on subsequent violations.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

PROCUREMENT-VETERAN PREF

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments8/4/2017
Veterans Affairs2/28/2017
Assignments2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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