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MO SB1375

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Washington

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise Oversight Review Committee" with seven members appointed by the governor, speaker of the house, and president pro tempore of the senate to oversee participation of disadvantaged businesses in state contracts

  • Requires two studies on the availability of socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and minority/women's business enterprises in the marketplace, with deadlines of December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028

  • Mandates the committee compile a database of certified minority and women's business enterprises that have participated in state contracts, and make it available to all state agencies

  • Requires contractors seeking subcontractors to provide written notification to certified minority and women's business enterprises of subcontracting opportunities, with the Office of Administration authorized to enforce these requirements and propose sanctions for non-compliance

  • Includes a six-year automatic sunset provision under the Missouri Sunset Act, with potential twelve-year extension if reauthorized by the general assembly

Legislative Description

Creates new provisions relating to state contracts for minority and women's business enterprises

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Efficiency1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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