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MO HB899
Bill
Status
2/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Governor must issue an executive order within 60 days of the act's effective date to implement remedies recommended in the 2014 disparity study
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The 2014 disparity study examined utilization levels of minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) in state-awarded contracts
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Study assessed whether procurement of construction, construction-related services, goods, supplies, and services should be subject to race and/or gender-conscious remedial programs
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Designated as emergency legislation to ensure compliance with the Fourteenth Amendment, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Requires the Governor to issue an executive order to implement the remedies recommended in the 2014 Disparity Study regarding utilization levels of minorities and women-based enterprises in state awarded contracts
Last Action
Referred: Special Committee on Urban Issues(H)
5/15/2015