Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report.

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Plain-English Summary

Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program established. Establishes the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program with a statewide goal of 42 percent of certified small SWaM business, as such term is defined in the bill, utilization in all discretionary spending by executive branch agencies and covered institutions in procurement orders, prime contracts, and subcontracts, as well as a target goal of 50 percent subcontracting…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 22, 2026

Who it affects

W-2 worker (non-union)indirect

May increase opportunities for small businesses to secure contracts and subcontracts, potentially leading to more employment opportunities for workers.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

W-2 worker (non-union)indirectModerate impactMedium certainty
May increase opportunities for small businesses to secure contracts and subcontracts, potentially leading to more employment opportunities for workers.
“Establishes the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program with a statewide goal of 42 percent of certified small SWaM business, as such term is defined in the bill, utilization in all discretionary spending by executive branch agencies and covered institutions in procurement orders, prime contracts, and subcontracts, as well as a target goal of 50 percent subcontracting…”· Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

What the Bill Does

Establishes the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program.
Sets a statewide goal of 42% utilization of certified small SWaM businesses in discretionary spending by executive branch agencies and covered institutions.
Includes a target goal of 50% subcontracting for small SWaM businesses.

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