S09678Introduced in the Senate
Adds employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state; authorizes such enterprises and cooperatives to make certain purchases from centralized contracts for commodities, subject to conditions of the office of general services; authorizes the comptroller to conduct certain audits of employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives.
Introduced by April Baskin, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Adds employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state; authorizes such enterprises and cooperatives to make certain purchases from centralized contracts for commodities, subject to conditions of the office of general services; authorizes the comptroller to conduct certain audits of employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Procurement And Contracts Committee Vote · May 5, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
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 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
| Jeremy Zellner | 61 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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