1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; requiring a proposal for a program to provide 
1.3 	incentives for state contractors to subcontract with targeted group businesses.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. TARGETED GROUP SUBCONTRACTING INCENTIVES.
 1.6 	The commissioner of administration must develop a pilot program to provide 
1.7 	financial incentives to state prime contractors who meet or exceed goals for subcontracting 
1.8 	with small businesses owned by businesses certified as targeted group businesses under 
1.9 	Minnesota Statutes, sections 16C.16 to 16C.19. The commissioner must report to the 
1.10 	legislature by November 15, 2016, with a detailed proposal for a pilot program to begin 
1.11 	July 1, 2017. The report must include goals, proposed incentives, and other specifics 
1.12 	necessary to implement a program, including funding.