MN HF2372

Expands the scope of affirmative action certificate requirements to include businesses with more than 40 full-time employees in any state where the business has its primary place of business, not just Minnesota.

Allows businesses to bid on state contracts over $100,000 if they have obtained a certificate of compliance, applied for one, or certified in writing they are exempt from the requirement.

Changes the execution requirement so state agencies can only execute contracts with businesses that have a certificate of compliance or written exemption certification, removing the previous distinction between application and approval stages.

Extends certificate validity from two years (for transit council contracts) or four years (for state contracts) with clarification that the same rules apply uniformly.

Modifies section 363A.37 to require the commissioner to issue certificates of compliance to businesses approved by other governmental entities if their affirmative action plans address employment of disabled persons under section 363A.08.