SB 5834-S - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/13/13)

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 and the department of enterprise services to: (1) Provide access to a centralized list of certified veteran-owned businesses; and

(2) Develop a comprehensive plan ensuring that certified veteran-owned businesses are provided an opportunity to participate in public contracts for public works and goods and services.