HB 1330 Summary

• Amends Indiana Code IC 4-13-16.5-1 regarding minority and women's business enterprises procurement definitions and requirements.

• Changes language to specify that utilities, health care services, and real property rent or payments shall be included when determining the total value of state agency contracts (effective July 1, 2012).

• Restates definitions for minority business enterprises, women's business enterprises, and qualified nonprofit corporations serving minority or women communities.

• Requires minority business enterprises to be owned and controlled by United States citizens who are members of minority groups (Blacks, American Indians, Hispanics, or Asian Americans) or qualified minority nonprofit corporations.