Includes "people with disabilities" within the definition of "minority"
Summary
Requires the definition of "minority" to include "people with disabilities" pursuant to the Human Rights law in order for such people with disabilities to be eligible for state contract set asides.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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