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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

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  • 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

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  • HB 1613, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/28/2025 at 5:46 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1694 Prohibited Preferences in Government Contracting Fine Compare Last Action: 3/20/2025 S On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/25/25, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building --Not Considered

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    287.05703 Page 1 (pdf)

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