HB 442 Gives bidding preference to veteran owned businesses for state contracts

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Current Bill Summary

- Prepared by Senate Research -


HB 442 - The Commissioner of Administration shall give a 5 point bonus on bids for products and services manufactured, produced, or assembled by a qualified veteran-owned business headquartered in Missouri when contracting for purchases.

"Veteran-owned business" is defined as a business, not less than 51% of which is owned by one or more veterans with verifiable service in any branch of the U.S. military, or, in the case of a publicly owned business, not less than 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans, and the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more veterans.

CHRIS HOGERTY

SA 1 - PROHIBITS THE STATE AND ANY OF ITS AGENTS FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTINGENCY FEE CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE ATTORNEY UNLESS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKES SPECIFIC WRITTEN FINDINGS.


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