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MO HB236

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Ellington

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing section 37.020 and enacts seven new sections (37.020, 37.760-37.770) to establish the Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise Oversight Review Committee
  • Creates a 7-member committee appointed by the governor (4 members), speaker of the house (1 member), and president pro tem of the senate (1 member), with the commissioner of administration serving as ex officio member
  • Requires the committee to conduct a study by December 31, 2014 to determine availability of socially and economically disadvantaged and minority/women-owned businesses for state contracts
  • Committee duties include compiling a database of certified minority and women-owned businesses, alerting them to upcoming contract opportunities, and establishing notification requirements for contractors seeking subcontractors
  • Program automatically sunsets 6 years after enactment unless reauthorized by the general assembly, with a 12-year sunset if reauthorized

Legislative Description

Establishes the Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise Oversight Review Committee to assist these business enterprises in bidding on state contracts

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues2/20/2013

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