MN HF1926

Modifies Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council appointments by having the commissioner of administration appoint representatives from State Services for the Blind, vocational rehabilitation services, the workforce investment board, and the Department of Education, all with assistive technology expertise.

Codifies the Office of Equity in Procurement to assist with equity in state contracting and construction, promote business opportunities with the state, and provide assistance to small businesses owned by women, minorities, people with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, and those in economically disadvantaged areas.

Allows small businesses to be certified by the commissioner or by nationally recognized certifying organizations authorized by the commissioner if certification requirements are substantially the same as state standards.

Expands master contract programs for continuous improvement services by allowing the commissioner of administration to make available one or more master contract programs with eligible contractors to assist agencies using continuous improvement methodologies, data analytics, LEAN, or other tools.

Changes intellectual property contract review requirement from the attorney general to the commissioner of administration.