Procurement - Minority Business Participation Goals - Waiver
Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: State Government - ProcurementStatus: Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain units of State government from waiving certain minority business enterprise goals for emergency or expedited procurement contracts or contracts for the purchase of commodities.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ichile-Mckenzie, Ongisa | Southern Marylanders for Racial Equality | Position only |
| FAV | Moore, Jacoblobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ellis, Senator Ellislegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Robertson, Ellen | Maryland Department of General Services | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMoore, JacobRegistered for: Town of Upper Marlboro; John Lavoie Representing Maryland Cares for Baseball Coalition; Richard Dipietro - Boonsboro OTB; PB Tech & Advisory, LLC; Allegany County Department of Economic & Community Development; First Pic, Inc.