2009 Senate Bill 313

Contract preference for disabled veterans

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2009

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To grant state construction contracts to bidders who are disabled veterans even if the veteran’s bid is up to 10 percent higher than the lowest bid.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

April 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 29, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

April 29, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security