Introduced by Rep. Mary Skinner, (R-Yakima) (R) on February 13, 2007
To mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service. The bill would encourage state agencies to award 3% of all procurement contracts that are exempt from competitive bidding to veteran-owned businesses. Each agency must report the progress of this program to the Legislature every two years. See companion SB 5289. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee on February 13, 2007
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 6, 2008