Establishing guidelines for what constitutes a socially disadvantaged individual for the purpose of business enterprise state certification.

Summary

The bill makes a state office the only entity that can certify minority, socially/economically disadvantaged, and women‑owned businesses in Washington. It presumes women, certain racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ individuals, and any other groups the office rules as socially disadvantaged. The goal is to streamline certification, avoid duplicate efforts, and help local agencies monitor contract compliance.

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