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SB 2653

BEP-CONTRACT GOALS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Cristina Castro

SB 2653 modifies Illinois's Business Enterprise Program contract goals to adjust state procurement opportunities for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises.

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Bill Summary · SB 2653

Legislative bill overview

SB 2653 pertains to contract goals within Illinois's Business Enterprise Program (BEP), which aims to increase opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in state contracting. The bill appears to modify existing BEP contract goal requirements, though specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

BEP contract goals directly affect billions of dollars in state procurement spending and determine how much of that spending reaches underrepresented business groups. Changes to these goals can either expand or restrict economic opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs, making this a consequential policy issue for economic equity and small business development.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and measurement disputes: Questions about how contract goals are calculated, verified, and enforced across state agencies, and whether current methods adequately track compliance
  • Impact on primary contractors: Concerns that increased BEP goals could raise project costs or reduce competitiveness for non-BEP certified businesses
  • Adequacy of goals: Debate over whether proposed goals are sufficiently ambitious to address historical disparities or if they exceed what the marketplace can support

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

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