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MO HB484
Bill
Status
2/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jeanie Lauer
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Missourians with Disabilities Jobs Act of 2013, requiring the Division of Purchasing within the Office of Administration to set a goal of procuring at least 3% of goods and services from qualifying vendors.
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Defines qualifying vendors as individuals with a qualifying disability, businesses employing individuals with disabilities for at least 75% of direct labor hours, or nonprofit agencies eligible for the federal AbilityOne program.
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Requires individuals with qualifying disabilities to receive at least minimum wage for work performed on contracts awarded under this section.
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Caps total goods and services that may be purchased under this program at $25 million.
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Authorizes the Office of Administration to develop procurement lists, approve prices, award contracts without competitive bidding, and make rules necessary to implement the program, while considering impacts on current contractors and small businesses.
Legislative Description
Requires the Division of Purchasing to establish a goal of buying at least 3% of goods and services from a person with a significant mental or physical impairment or a business or agency employing or serving these persons
Last Action
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
4/25/2013