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HD 4634

A communication from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (see Section 6 of Chapter 7C of the General Laws) submitting its Supplier Diversity – Affirmative Marketing Program for Design and Construction annual report for fiscal year 2024 [copies of said report were forwarded to the committee on Ways and Means, and the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, as required by said law]

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts files annual report on state supplier diversity program for construction and design contracts to assess minority and women-owned business participation in public projects.

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Bill Summary · HD 4634

Legislative bill overview

HD 4634 is a procedural filing that submits the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance's annual report on its Supplier Diversity – Affirmative Marketing Program for Design and Construction activities during fiscal year 2024. The report was forwarded to the relevant legislative committees as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7C, Section 6.

Why is this important

This report documents how Massachusetts state government is performing on its statutory obligation to promote diverse suppliers in public construction and design contracts. It provides transparency on whether minority-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged businesses are receiving equitable opportunities in state-funded projects, which affects both business access and taxpayer accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Program effectiveness metrics – Stakeholders may debate whether the reported participation rates and spending levels for diverse suppliers meet program goals or statutory expectations
  • Definition and verification standards – Questions may arise about how supplier diversity status is defined, verified, and tracked across different agencies and contracts
  • Implementation consistency – Concerns could exist about whether affirmative marketing requirements are uniformly applied across all state capital projects and whether enforcement mechanisms are adequate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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