Bill > HB1915

This bill amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act to expand the Business Enterprise Council's certification procedures. Specifically, the bill adds a Small Business Development Center to the list of entities that can automatically certify businesses owned by minorities, women, or persons with disabilities. The bill allows the Council to recognize certifications from the Secretary of State, the City of Chicago, Cook County, and other jurisdictional programs that have certification requirements equal to or exceeding those in the existing law. This change aims to streamline the certification process for minority-owned, women-owned, and disability-owned businesses by reducing bureaucratic barriers and creating a more efficient pathway to certification. The bill maintains the Council's existing responsibilities, such as maintaining a list of certified businesses, reviewing compliance plans, and serving as an information clearinghouse for state contracts, while simplifying the process for businesses to gain official recognition under the Business Enterprise Program.

Business and Industry

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1915&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104