H315Introduced in the House
Empowering disadvantaged state contractors” provides up-front down payments and bridge loans to socially or economically disadvantaged microbusinesses and small businesses that secure state contracts through CDFIs and non-traditional lenders
Introduced by Bud Williams, District 11-HAM
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to low interest loans and procurement downpayment for certain micro- and small businesses. Community Development and Small Businesses.
Where it stands
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
October 9, 2025
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Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
Hearing rescheduled to 06/26/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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