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PA HB1712

PA HB1712
In diverse and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions and for woman-owned business, minority-owned business or veteran-owned business and establishing the HUB Zone Business Procurement Program.


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Introduced
07/08/2021
In Committee
07/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated <-- Statutes, in diverse and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions, for woman-owned business, minority-owned business or veteran-owned business and providing for HUB zone business procurement. AMENDING TITLE 62 (PROCUREMENT) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED <-- STATUTES, IN DIVERSE AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS AND FOR WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS, MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS OR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS AND ESTABLISHING THE HUB ZONE BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's procurement laws to further provide definitions and requirements related to diverse and disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and HUB zone businesses. It establishes a HUB Zone Business Procurement Program, requiring Commonwealth agencies to ensure that at least 40% of contract dollars are awarded to HUB zone businesses within six months. The bill also outlines the Department's duties in administering the program, including setting contract-specific goals, reviewing utilization schedules, and monitoring compliance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 06/13/2022)

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