SB2042 Summary

• Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act to add two new responsibilities to the Business Enterprise Council.

• Directs the Council to devise a certification procedure that recognizes equivalent certifications from other entities, including the City of Chicago and Cook County, without adding undue burden to minority, women, and disability-owned businesses.

• Requires the Council to annually evaluate certification procedures to ensure efficient standardization with comparable certifications and prevent unnecessary burdens on potential vendors.