Amended Substitute Senate Bill 105 Summary

• Political subdivisions must recognize state certifications of minority business enterprises (MBEs), women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), and veteran-friendly business enterprises (VFBEs) when businesses present these certifications.

• Certified businesses may use their state certifications as evidence to participate in political subdivision programs that increase participation of these groups in business opportunities or set aside public contracts for them.

• Political subdivisions must defer to the state's determination regarding business eligibility based on ownership, control, veteran employment percentages, and other relevant criteria established by the state.

• The state maintains certification programs and publicly available lists for MBEs, WBEs, and VFBEs through the Department of Development and Department of Transportation.

• State agencies face funding restrictions if they fail to comply with ninety-day reporting requirements on contracts awarded to certified enterprises.