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MO SB1375
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Washington
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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