Women-owned and minority-owned businesses; enhancement measures. (HB2212)
Introduced By
Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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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.