Requires State agencies to make good faith effort to increase awarding of contracts procured without advertisement to minority- and women-owned businesses.

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This bill increases the dollar limits for state agencies to make purchases without needing to advertise for bids. It also requires agencies to make a good-faith effort to increase contracts with minority and women-owned businesses. The State Treasurer will develop guidelines and report on progress towards this goal.

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Sponsorship · 6 Sponsors

Democrat6Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeYvonne Lopez
D · PrimeLinda Carter
D · PrimeWilliam Spearman
D · CoCleopatra Tucker
D · CoShanique Speight
D · CoRosy Bagolie

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