Bill To Simplify The Local Process For MBE, WBE, and Veteran Owned Business Nears Final Passage

SB 105 Minority Businesses – is sponsored by State Senator Sykes and State Senator Schuring.  It requires local governments to recognize state certifications of minority business enterprises (“MBEs”), women-owned business enterprises (“WBEs”), and veteran friendly business enterprises (“VBEs”) as criteria for their local comparable programs and initiatives. The bill does not prevent local governments from imposing their own requirements, but the legislation aims to cut red tape and reduce burdens for businesses. The bill has passed both chambers by a wide margin. It awaits Senate concurrence and then action by the Governor.  CEA has advocated for this legislation.