2026 Regular Session
SB 755
Removing state agencies' requirement to submit annual reports for certain businesses
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement for West Virginia state agencies to submit annual reports detailing their procurement efforts involving small, women, and minority-owned businesses to the Department of Administration. The bill clarifies definitions related to these business categories and aims to streamline the process for state agencies to engage with these businesses.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for state agencies to submit annual procurement reports.
- Defines ‘minority individual’ based on specific ethnic and racial categories.
- Defines ‘minority-owned business’ as having at least 51% ownership by minority individuals.
- Defines ‘small business’ based on employee count and annual gross receipts.
- Defines ‘women-owned business’ as having at least 51% ownership by women.
- Specifies that state agencies cannot utilize certification programs from states that do not offer similar benefits to West Virginia businesses.
- Establishes rules for certification programs, including minimum requirements and evaluation of existing programs.
- Mandates automatic certification for prospective vendors with qualifying certifications.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Small Businesses
- Women-Owned Businesses
- Minority-Owned Businesses
Notable changes
- Eliminates the annual reporting requirement for procurement data.
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