businesses; program; procurement; rules

HB 2886 establishes a technical assistance program for native business owners in Arizona, directly affecting tribal business owners seeking state contracts. The bill requires the state authority to create rules prioritizing cooperatives, artisans, and rural businesses, and expanding state procurement preferences for native-owned businesses. Key provisions focus on setting up administrative guidelines to improve access to state contracts for these businesses. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House first/second reading) with no voting record yet.