Maryland HB1578 revises the Minority Business Enterprise Program, setting participation goals and compliance measures for state procurement contracts.

Maryland HB1578 revises the Minority Business Enterprise Program to ensure minority and women-owned businesses participate in state procurement contracts. The bill sets participation goals, establishes criteria for removing businesses from the program, and mandates compliance assessments. It also requires the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to monitor compliance and report to the Legislative Policy Committee. The bill applies the program to various sectors, including cannabis licensing, public-private partnerships, and offshore wind projects.

Maryland HB1578 revises the Minority Business Enterprise Program, setting participation goals and compliance measures for state procurement contracts.

Maryland HB1578 revises the Minority Business Enterprise Program to ensure minority and women-owned businesses participate in state procurement contracts. The bill sets participation goals, establishes criteria for removing businesses from the program, and mandates compliance assessments. It also requires the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to monitor compliance and report to the Legislative Policy Committee. The bill applies the program to various sectors, including cannabis licensing, public-private partnerships, and offshore wind projects.