Directs contracting state agencies to develop a growth plan to increase participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in state contracts.

The bill mandates contracting state agencies to create a three-year growth plan aimed at boosting participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in state contracts and subcontracts. The growth plan must include an analysis of discretionary buying, the use of resources to facilitate participation, steps to improve business capacity, and debriefing processes for unsuccessful bidders. Agencies must report annually on their goals, compliance with the growth plan, and exemptions from participation goals. The bill was vetoed as of December 12, 2025.

Directs contracting state agencies to develop a growth plan to increase participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in state contracts.

The bill mandates contracting state agencies to create a three-year growth plan aimed at boosting participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in state contracts and subcontracts. The growth plan must include an analysis of discretionary buying, the use of resources to facilitate participation, steps to improve business capacity, and debriefing processes for unsuccessful bidders. Agencies must report annually on their goals, compliance with the growth plan, and exemptions from participation goals. The bill was vetoed as of December 12, 2025.