Public Procurement Act; awarding of contracts to small, women-, or minority-owned businesses. (HB1554)

Introduced By

Del. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Virginia Public Procurement Act; small, women-, or minority-owned businesses. Requires the Department of General Services, in conjunction with the Department of Minority Business Enterprise, to develop a program that insures that at least 15 percent of state procurement contracts are awarded to small, women-, and minority-owned businesses located in historically underutilized business zones (HUB Zone) that meet certain requirements. The bill defines HUB Zone. Amends § 2.2-1402, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/18/2008 Committee
  • 01/18/2008 Presented and ordered printed 088805624
  • 01/18/2008 Referred to Committee on General Laws
  • 01/30/2008 Impact statement from DPB (HB1554)
  • 02/12/2008 Left in General Laws