Diversity, equity, and inclusion bill to amend procurement, employment, and education policies.

The bill amends procurement policies to encourage the use of minority business enterprises in state contracts. It establishes the Office of Supplier Development Diversity to assist agencies in meeting minority business enterprise goals. The bill also mandates that agencies consider minority and gender diversity when selecting outside firms for attorney services. It repeals certain sections related to minority business enterprises and procurement.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion bill to amend procurement, employment, and education policies.

The bill amends procurement policies to encourage the use of minority business enterprises in state contracts. It establishes the Office of Supplier Development Diversity to assist agencies in meeting minority business enterprise goals. The bill also mandates that agencies consider minority and gender diversity when selecting outside firms for attorney services. It repeals certain sections related to minority business enterprises and procurement.