H 3347
An Act relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the participation of minority and women-owned businesses in public construction projects within Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these businesses have a fair opportunity to compete for contracts awarded by state and local governments. The bill intends to promote economic equity and diversity within the construction industry. It will likely involve establishing or modifying processes to encourage and track the inclusion of these businesses.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to actively seek out and include minority and women-owned businesses in construction projects.
- Establishes goals for the percentage of contracts awarded to these businesses.
- May include provisions for training and technical assistance to help these businesses compete.
- Could establish a system for tracking and reporting on the participation of minority and women-owned businesses.
- Potentially mandates set-aside programs for a portion of contracts.
- Requires state agencies to consider the impact of procurement decisions on diversity.
- May establish a process for reviewing and addressing instances of non-compliance.
Who is affected
- State and local government agencies
- Construction companies
- Minority-owned businesses
- Women-owned businesses
- The construction industry in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.3347 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3347) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Russell E. Holmes Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3347
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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