Introduced
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To require the state to make an effort to award at least five percent of state construction, goods and services purchasing contracts to disabled veterans. Under current law the target preference level is 3 percent. The bill would also clarify that purchases from certain charitable workshops for the disabled would not come under the competitive contracting provisions of this law.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one not containing the provision clarifying that purchases from certain charitable workshops for the disabled would not come under the competitive contracting provisions of this law.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To require the state to make an effort to award at least five percent of state construction, goods and services purchasing contracts to disabled veterans. Under current law the target preference level is 3 percent.
Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To require the state to make an effort to award at least five percent of state construction, goods and services purchasing contracts to disabled veterans. Under current law the target preference level is 3 percent.