BEP-MINORITY CONTRACTING House SponsorsRep. Hoan Huynh-Edgar González, Jr. 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 30 ILCS 575/230 ILCS 575/4from Ch. 127, par. 132.60430 ILCS 575/7from Ch. 127, par. 132.60730 ILCS 575/8from Ch. 127, par. 132.60830 ILCS 575/8f Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that not less than 40% of the total dollar amount of State contracts shall be established as an aspirational goal to be awarded to businesses owned by minorities. Provides that of the total amount of all State contracts awarded to businesses owned by minorities, contracts representing at least 20% shall be awarded to businesses owned by black or African American persons. Removes provisions allowing for a waiver from contract goals established under the Act. Requires the return of specified funds for failing to accomplish contract goals established under the Act. Makes conforming changes. 2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee 3/2/2023HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr. 3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die