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. |