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IL SB2674
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hastings
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AI Summary
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Establishes certification of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) as exclusive state powers, prohibiting home rule units from certifying these businesses.
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Sets a goal that not less than 3% of total dollar amount of state contracts be awarded to SDVOSB and VOSB, with subcontracts counting toward this goal.
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Requires Commission on Equity and Inclusion to conduct minimum of 2 outreach events per year and submit annual reports comparing year-by-year certification numbers and awarded contracts to General Assembly.
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Transfers all powers, duties, and responsibilities for veteran business certification from Department of Central Management Services to Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
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Imposes penalties including suspension from bidding on state contracts for not less than 3 years and revocation of certification for violations related to false SDVOSB or VOSB claims.
Legislative Description
PROCUREMENT-VETERAN PREF
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025