Establishes criteria for socially disadvantaged individuals for state business enterprise certification in Washington.

The bill amends state law to set guidelines for who qualifies as a socially disadvantaged individual for state certification of business enterprises. It specifies that the state office is the sole authority for certifying minority, socially and economically disadvantaged, and women's business enterprises. This certification enables these firms to participate in state and local programs. The criteria for socially disadvantaged individuals include women, specific racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ individuals, and any other groups deemed socially disadvantaged by the state office.

Establishes criteria for socially disadvantaged individuals for state business enterprise certification in Washington.

The bill amends state law to set guidelines for who qualifies as a socially disadvantaged individual for state certification of business enterprises. It specifies that the state office is the sole authority for certifying minority, socially and economically disadvantaged, and women's business enterprises. This certification enables these firms to participate in state and local programs. The criteria for socially disadvantaged individuals include women, specific racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ individuals, and any other groups deemed socially disadvantaged by the state office.