Authorizes local contracting units to establish joint venture and set-aside programs.
Authorizes local contracting units to establish joint venture and set-aside programs.
Provides that definition of minority business enterprise include persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent for State certification and assistance purposes; revises definition for school board and local government contract set-aside purposes.
Provides that definition of minority business enterprise include persons of Middle Eastern and North African descent for State certification and assistance purposes; revises definition for school board and local government contract set-aside purposes.
Includes Jewish persons with definitions of "minority," "minority group member," and "minority business."
Includes Jewish persons with definitions of "minority," "minority group member," and "minority business."
Creates certain assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.
Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act."
Establishes "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act."
Creates certain assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons, by persons with a disability, and by veterans.