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HB 1613: Prohibition of Considering Race or Ethnicity in Government Contracting

GENERAL BILL by Stark

Prohibition of Considering Race or Ethnicity in Government Contracting; Prohibits awarding body from requesting documentation of or considering race or ethnicity when granting contracts or awards; prohibits awarding body from requiring or encouraging contractor or grantee to consider race or ethnicity when granting contracts, subcontracts, or awards; requires awarding body to submit notice of proposed rulemaking & adopt final rule within specified time periods; requires reduction of procurement goals by specified proportion; provides that certain laws, charter amendments, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, & policies adopted by this state or local government are prohibited & void.

Effective Date: on the 60th day after adjournment sine die of the session of the Legislature in which enacted
Last Action: 3/5/2025 House - Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/28/2025 House • Filed
3/4/2025 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/5/2025 House • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
• Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Now in Government Operations Subcommittee