HB 1506 -- State Purchasing

Sponsor:  Hughes

This bill requires the Office of Administration to establish and
implement a plan to increase and maintain the participation of
certified socially and economically disadvantaged small business
concerns or minority business enterprises in contracts for
supply, service, and construction contracts with the state.  The
plan must be completed by December 31, 2010.

The Minority Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise
Oversight Review Committee is established to conduct a new study
to ensure participation from socially and economically
disadvantaged minority or women's business enterprises in the
marketplace.  The study must be completed by December 31, 2009.
The Office of Administration will staff the committee and aid in
the performance of the committee's duties.

The provisions of the bill regarding the review committee will
expire six years from the effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm