HB 1909-S2 - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 1/31/14)

Changes the duties of the department of veterans affairs relating to certification of veteran-owned businesses.

Encourages state agencies to award five percent of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.

Requires the department of veterans affairs to: (1) Make their list of veteran-owned businesses accessible to state agencies and educational institutions; and

(2) Work with the department of enterprise services to provide access to a centralized list of certified veteran-owned businesses and to develop a comprehensive plan insuring that certified veteran-owned businesses are provided an opportunity to participate in public contracts for public works and goods and services.