IL HB3421

Amends the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act to require the Commission to collect and publish supplier diversity reports submitted to State agencies on its website for public access.

Supplier diversity reports must include those submitted under seven different statutes, including the Department of Central Management Services Law, Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act, Business Enterprise for Minorities Women and Persons with Disabilities Act, Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act, Public Utilities Act, Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, and Railroad Supplier Diversity Act.

Authorizes the Commission to issue recommendations for improving supplier diversity reports and to hold public workshops focused on specific industries to connect diverse enterprises with entities managing supplier diversity programs.

Expands Commission powers to include facilitating procurement communications, creating performance scoring evaluations for agency directors and university leadership, overseeing diversity training implementation, and submitting annual legislative recommendations to increase inclusion and diversity in State government.

Commission gains oversight authority over six entities including the Illinois African-American Family Commission, Illinois Latino Family Commission, Asian American Family Commission, Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council, Illinois African-American Fair Contracting Commission, and Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities.