SF3234 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Flexibility for the commissioner of administration provision to determine eligibility for the preference in state contracting for small businesses
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to provide greater flexibility to the Commissioner of Administration in determining which small businesses qualify for a preference in state contracting in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill allows the commissioner to adopt size standards for what constitutes a small business. These standards are based on the Code of Federal Regulations but provide the option to use alternative standards if deemed appropriate.
- Preference for state contracting opportunities is limited to businesses that have their principal place of business in Minnesota.
Significant Changes
- Currently, the definition of a small business for contracting purposes is strictly tied to federal regulations (Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 26.65). This bill enables the commissioner to either stick with this federal standard or choose a different one that might better suit the needs of Minnesota’s small business landscape.
Relevant Terms
- Small business
- State contracting
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Commissioner of Administration
- Business eligibility
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Flexibility for commissioner to adopt different small business standards."
],
"removed": [
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],
"summary": "This bill modifies the criteria for small business eligibility under section 16C.16, subdivision 2.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies that small businesses must have principal offices in Minnesota."
]
},
"citation": "16C.16",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
}
]