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MS SB2719

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to file a copy of its minority contractor disparity study with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives

  • Deadline for filing the study is December 31, 2021

  • The disparity study examines whether significant statistical gaps exist between the number of qualified minority contractors in Mississippi and the actual number receiving state contracts

  • Study covers both direct state contracts and subcontracts through prime contractors with the state

  • Amends Section 57-1-57 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add the legislative filing requirement

Legislative Description

Disparity study; require MDA to file copies with the Legislature by not later than December 31, 2021.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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