Relating to prohibiting certain criteria in a local governmental agency contractor selection process.

HB 4314 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from disqualifying contractors based on their connection to fossil fuel industries. Specifically, it bans disqualifying vendors who: (1) work with fossil fuel exploration, production, or manufacturing, or (2) invest in or do business with such companies. The law applies only to new contractor selection processes starting September 1, 2025, and covers all business entities, including subsidiaries and affiliates. This policy change directly affects local government procurement decisions by removing these specific disqualification criteria.