Establishes a small business procurement program within the state procurement office to assist small businesses in participating in state contracts.

The bill establishes a small business procurement program within the state procurement office to ensure small businesses, including those owned by veterans, Native Hawaiians, and women, can effectively participate in state contracts. The program includes a small business procurement coordinator who will administer the program, establish a statewide small business database, and develop outreach and education initiatives. The coordinator will also collect data on small business participation and submit an annual report to the state procurement office.

Establishes a small business procurement program within the state procurement office to assist small businesses in participating in state contracts.

The bill establishes a small business procurement program within the state procurement office to ensure small businesses, including those owned by veterans, Native Hawaiians, and women, can effectively participate in state contracts. The program includes a small business procurement coordinator who will administer the program, establish a statewide small business database, and develop outreach and education initiatives. The coordinator will also collect data on small business participation and submit an annual report to the state procurement office.