Chief Patron: Christian
Co-Patron(s): Crittenden, Jones D.C., Melvin, Miles
Dept. of Minority Business Enterprises

Item 125 #1h

Language
Page 104, line 48, strike "$1,242,856" and insert "$1,742,856".
Page 105, after line 10, insert:
"Out of the appropriation for this item is included $500,000 the second year from the general fund to provide support for a review of the availability of minority businesses in the Commonwealth and their utilization by the state in the acquisition of goods and services."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $500,000 the second year from the general fund for a review of the availability and utilization by the state of minority businesses for the purchase of goods and services. Any additional costs for the review beyond this appropriation will be funded by private funds.)