HB963:

Small Business and Supplier Diversity, Department of; community groups and universities.

Bill Summary:

Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity;
community groups and universities. Requires the Department of
Small Business and Supplier Diversity to maintain a list of community
groups, state and local governments, Community Development Financial
Institutions, business and trade associations, and universities to
be consulted in exercising the powers and fulfilling the duties of
the Department. All community groups and universities maintained
on the list shall be notified of all actions taken by the agency
and provided an opportunity to comment prior to any permanent action
taking place, such as the promulgation of regulations. The bill requires
the Department to continue to work with such groups maintained on
the list to develop targeted outreach and programming to build business
capacity and encourage businesses to obtain appropriate certifications.
The bill adds Community Development Financial Institutions, defined
in the bill, to the lists of groups for which the Department shall
promote the mobilization of activities and resources and that the
Department is required to maintain on the list of community groups.