House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting; create
Impact
This initiative is expected to have a significant impact on state laws regarding business contracting practices. By focusing on minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, HR487 seeks to ensure that these groups are considered and provided with resources to participate effectively in the contracting process. It may influence future legislation aimed at improving equity and access in state procurement, potentially changing the dynamics of how contracts are awarded and executed statewide.
Summary
House Resolution 487 establishes the House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting. The primary aim of this committee is to explore and address challenges faced by these businesses in accessing state contracts and to recommend strategies to enhance their participation in state procurement processes. The creation of this committee highlights the importance of inclusivity within government contracting, particularly for groups that may not have equal access to economic opportunities.
Contention
While the bill seems to have broad support for fostering inclusivity in state contracts, there could be points of contention regarding the implementation of the committee's recommendations. Opponents may argue about the efficacy of such committees and whether they will lead to meaningful change. Critics may also express concerns about additional regulations or requirements that could arise from the committee's findings, fearing they may complicate the contracting process rather than simplify it. Overall, HR487 sets the groundwork for discussions on equity in state contracting but may encounter challenges as it seeks to translate studies into actionable policies.
Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises from 15% to 20% and of that, require a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.
Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises from 15% to 20% and of that, requires a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.
Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises to 20% and of that, require a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and that a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.