Women-owned and minority-owned businesses; enhancement measures. (HB2212)
Introduced By
Del. Delores McQuinn (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; women-owned and minority-owned businesses; remedial measures. Provides that the Governor shall require state agencies to implement appropriate enhancement or remedial measures consistent with prevailing law when a persuasive analysis exists that documents statistically significant disparity between the availability and utilization of women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Amends § 2.2-4310, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/11/2013 Committee
- 01/11/2013 Presented and ordered printed 13103810D
- 01/11/2013 Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/22/2013 Stricken from docket by General Laws
Map
This bill mentions Richmond.
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports this bill because it combats gender bias, allowing women owned businesses equal opportunity for growth.
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