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MN HF3881

MN HF3881
Small business contracting requirements modified, report to the legislature on compliance required, and compliance plan requirements for certain public contracts over a threshold amount repealed.


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Introduced
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to metropolitan government; modifying small business contracting requirements and requiring report to the legislature on compliance; repealing compliance plan requirements for certain public contracts over a threshold amount; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 473.142; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.144.

AI Summary

This bill modifies requirements for small business contracting by the Metropolitan Council and certain agencies, specifically by adding provisions for direct solicitation of contracts with small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses up to a certain value without competitive bidding, and by requiring the council to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing its efforts and outcomes in working with small businesses, including the use of preferences, subcontracting goals, and any financial incentives or penalties. The bill also repeals a previous requirement for businesses with over 40 employees to submit an affirmative action plan for minority, women, and disabled individuals to the commissioner of human rights for approval before entering into certain public contracts exceeding $100,000, effectively removing this compliance plan requirement for those contracts.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Elections Finance and Government Operations (13:00:00 3/25/2026 ) (on 03/25/2026)

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