MN HF715

Establishes a six percent preference in state procurement bids for certified small businesses that are majority-owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities, effective July 1, 2009.

Defines "service-disabled veteran-owned small business" as businesses verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under federal law and regulations.

Allows the commissioner to designate construction contracts for award only to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses if at least three such businesses are likely to bid.

Requires at least 75 percent of subcontracts awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to be performed by the recipient business or another service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

Extends procurement preferences to the Metropolitan Council and specified agencies for goods and services purchases, with the same six percent preference and subcontracting requirements applied.