Public Procurement Act; awarding of contracts to small, women-, or minority-owned businesses. (HB1554)
Introduced By
Sen. 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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 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 |