Connecticut 2014 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00452

Introduced
3/11/14  

Caption

An Act Implementing The Initial Findings Of The Disparity Study Concerning The Minority Business Set-aside Program.

Impact

The bill would directly impact the procurement strategies of state agencies, requiring them to allocate at least twenty-five percent of total contract values to minority and women's business enterprises. Furthermore, it mandates that state agencies conduct informational workshops and training sessions that focus on the support and understanding of the set-aside programs. This focus on inclusion is expected to foster greater participation from these businesses in state contracting opportunities, ultimately contributing to local economic growth by empowering smaller entities within the community.

Summary

SB00452, titled 'An Act Implementing The Initial Findings Of The Disparity Study Concerning The Minority Business Set-aside Program', seeks to enhance opportunities for minority and women's business enterprises within state contracts. The bill aims to amend existing legislation to ensure that certain percentages of state contracts are reserved exclusively for these enterprises. This is intended to address economic disparities and create a more equitable environment for businesses owned by minorities and women, which historically have been underrepresented in state contracting processes. The bill includes provisions for accountability measures and regular assessments to track compliance and effectiveness.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB00452 involve concerns regarding the feasibility of implementing these set-aside requirements without risking service quality or budget overruns. Critics argue that while the intent to support minority and women-owned businesses is commendable, mandating statutory requirements may create challenges in fulfilling project timelines and may lead to a perception of inequity among larger, established businesses. Supporters counter that the bill is essential for rectifying long-standing inequities and unlocking potential in various sectors of the economy, providing a meaningful path toward greater diversity in state contracting.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT SB00391

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The State Contracting Standards Board.

CT HB05047

An Act Implementing The Governor's Recommendations For General Government.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

CT HB05504

An Act Concerning Funding For The America 250 Semiquincentennial Initiative.

CT HB05300

An Act Concerning The Invest Ct Fund Program.

CT SB00428

An Act Concerning Business Registrations Filed With The Secretary Of The State.

CT HB05503

An Act Concerning Insurance Market Conduct And Insurance Licensing, The Insurance Department's Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes And Captive Insurance.

CT HB05523

An Act Concerning Allocations Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds And Provisions Related To General Government, Human Services, Education And The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT HB05145

An Act Concerning Innovation Banks.

Similar Bills

CT SB00430

An Act Concerning The State Fleet And Mileage, Fuel And Emission Standards, The Certification Of Minority Business Enterprises And Preference For A Bond Guaranty Program.

CT SB00831

An Act Eliminating The Municipal Exemption From The Contract Compliance Requirements In State Contracts.

CT HB05498

An Act Concerning State Contracts For Micro Businesses, Utility Deposits For Connecticut Businesses, The Set Aside Of Department Of Transportation Contracts For Small Businesses, Grants For Regional Revolving Loan Programs For Microenterprises, And The Issuance Of Eligibility Certificates For Certain Economic Development Programs.

CT SB00347

An Act Concerning Contractual Bidding Preferences For Veteran-owned Businesses.

CT HB05265

An Act Requiring The Prompt Payment Of Contractors.

CT HB06638

An Act Concerning State-wide Percentage Goals For The Award Of State Procurement Contracts To Women-owned And Minority Business Enterprises.

CT SB00882

An Act Concerning The State Set-aside Program, Filing Requirements Of State Contractors, Evaluation Of Contractors And Subcontractors And A Program To Increase Contracts Awarded To Resident Bidders.

CT HB05400

An Act Concerning Veteran-owned Micro Businesses.