Expresses concern about the employee reduction at the Orleans Levee District
Provides with respect to state procurement contracts let via a request for proposal process (OR SEE FISC NOTE)
Provides for a uniform definition of a disadvantaged business enterprise. (8/15/10)
Adds certain provisions to the state procurement code.
Changes references to "at-risk" students to students who are "economically disadvantaged" throughout Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Requests the House Committee on Transportation to study the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program to determine if the department's contracting activities are in line with the program's objectives based on local market place conditions
Provides for a uniform definition of a disadvantaged business enterprise
Provides for a quarterly report to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget regarding contracts let in the construction of the University Medical Center in New Orleans (EG GF EX See Note)