S06317Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes political subdivisions to award public contracts to participants of a minority and women owned business enterprise program at a cost premium not to exceed ten percent of the lowest bid.
Introduced by James Sanders, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes political subdivisions to award public contracts to participants of a minority and women owned business enterprise program at a cost premium not to exceed ten percent of the lowest bid.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Procurement And Contracts Committee Vote · May 28, 2025
6
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
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