Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities.

Summary

The bill would amend state procurement law to require that at least 5% of the state's anticipated annual spending on commodities be reserved for minority‑owned businesses, and allow agencies to set aside up to 20% for the same purpose. It expands eligibility to include businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. The aim is to increase contracting opportunities for these groups.

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