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OK HB1353
Bill
Status
4/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Wade Rousselot
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AI Summary
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Creates the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Act, codified as Section 85.44E of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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Defines "service-disabled veteran business" as a business at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans (certified by federal veterans' affairs agency).
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Requires all state agencies, departments, institutions, and political subdivisions to award a three-point bonus preference to service-disabled veteran businesses operating as Oklahoma firms.
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Establishes a goal that 3% of all state contracts be awarded to service-disabled veteran businesses, with the goal waived if insufficient qualified veterans submit bids or proposals.
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Authorizes the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to promulgate rules for implementation; effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
State government; creating the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Act; requiring preference be given to certain veterans; effective date.
Government
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/27/2015
4/27/2015