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SF 1417

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/15/2013 09:50am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring a waiver request concerning the federal
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin WAIVER; DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
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new text begin (a) By October 1, 2013, the commissioner of transportation shall submit to the United
States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, a request under
Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 26.15, for a waiver from the requirements
of the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. The waiver request must
seek establishment of separate participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises
at least 51 percent owned by the following socially and economically disadvantaged
individuals: (1) women; and (2) all other individuals meeting the definition.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "socially and economically disadvantaged
individual" has the meaning given in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 26.5.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end