Bill > SB704

This bill establishes new provisions for woman-owned businesses in state procurement for architectural and engineering services. The legislation defines a "woman-owned business" as a business certified by the department of administration and requires the Department of Administration (DOA) to attempt to ensure that 5 percent of the total amount spent on architectural and engineering services in each fiscal year is paid to these businesses. The bill amends existing statutes to include woman-owned businesses in annual reporting requirements, mandating that the DOA prepare a report for the governor and legislature detailing the total money paid to and percentage of contracts awarded to woman-owned businesses. This requirement mirrors existing reporting provisions for minority-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The goal is to increase opportunities and transparency for woman-owned businesses in state contracting, similar to existing provisions for other minority business categories. The bill ensures that when calculating compliance with these goals, the department will exclude any purchases or contracts that would violate federal law or potentially reduce federal aid to the state.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb704