HB817:

Grants and public procurement; grants or contracts issued by Governor, state agency, etc.

Bill Summary:

Grants and public procurement. Requires
that for any grant or contract issued or entered into by the Governor,
any state agency, or any locality, such entity shall inquire whether
the grant recipient, bidder, offeror, or contractor is a small, women-owned,
or minority-owned business and whether it is certified by the Department
of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) for procurement enhancement.
If such business is eligible but not certified, the bill directs
the SBSD to provide it with information on the certification process
and encourage it to apply for certification.