SB 6180 - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/09/16)

Creates the disadvantaged business enterprise advisory committee within the transportation commission with the intent to: (1) Advise the transportation commission on issues and concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise community; and

(2) Increase the level of accountability and transparency regarding disadvantaged business enterprise inclusion spending levels, goal setting, and overall participation on both state-only funded transportation projects and transportation projects that include federal funds.

Requires the department of transportation, the office of minority and women's business enterprises, the department of labor and industries, and other relevant state agencies to be available to assist in supplying necessary data and information to fulfill the advisory committee's purposes.

Makes an appropriation.