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Senate debate splits on bill letting new businesses self‑identify as minority or women‑owned
Summary
Senate debate on House Bill 99 focused on allowing businesses to self‑designate minority or women‑owned status on registration forms; supporters called it revenue neutral and helpful for federal contracting, while opponents objected to formalizing distinctions by race or gender.
House Bill 99 would allow businesses seeking new licenses to self‑identify at registration that they are minority‑ or women‑owned, enabling state databases to capture ownership data for outreach and federal contracting opportunities.
"This just allows those who are seeking a new business license the opportunity to self designate that they are…
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