SB 133 DOT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PROGRAM

Sen Carrie Hamblen

Actions: [2] SCC/STBTC/SFC-SCC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 Senate Bill 133 (SB 133) requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to administer a disadvantaged business enterprise program. DOT is required to expend no less than 30 percent of program eligible federally assisted contract funds with disadvantaged business enterprises. 

 Senate Bill 133 (SB 133) adds to Highways Chapter 67 NMSA 1978 to require a disadvantaged business enterprise program as required by federal law.

A. The department shall administer the disadvantaged business enterprise program and shall expend no less than 30 percent of federally assisted contract funds eligible for the disadvantaged business enterprise program with certified disadvantaged business enterprises. 

B. Definitions as used in this section.