Virginia Public Procurement Act; discrimination prohibited, military spouse-owned businesses.
What changed between versions
Removed all provisions related to public procurement, including requirements for public bodies to include businesses from the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity list and prohibit discrimination in contract solicitation.
Changed the bill to amend three different Code sections (2.2-2903, 15.2-1509, and 40.1-27.2) instead of one section (2.2-4310), expanding applicability from procurement to employment across state and local government.
Removed requirements for state agencies to establish written programs to facilitate participation of small, women-owned, minority-owned, and military spouse-owned businesses in procurement transactions.
Added employment preference provisions granting veterans, military spouses, and National Guard members a 5-10% grade/rating increase on written examinations and preference in selection processes for non-examined positions.
Added local government employment preferences for veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities, requiring consideration of their status during hiring while ensuring they meet all job requirements.
