PROCUREMENT-HUBZONE BUSINESS Senate SponsorsSen. Dale Fowler-Patricia Van Pelt 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 30 ILCS 500/45-95 newAmends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that when a contract is to be awarded through a competitive bidding process, the price offered by a qualified HUBZone small business concern shall be deemed to be lower than the price offered by another responsible bidder, potential contractor, or offeror, if the price offered by the qualified HUBZone small business concern is not more than 10% higher than the price offered by the other responsible bidder, potential contractor, or offeror. Requires each chief procurement officer to establish rules related to the eligibility of qualified HUBZone small business concerns to receive preference, and to verify the accuracy of any information submitted by a qualified HUBZone small business concern with respect to a contract awarded. Provides that the provisions regarding HUBZone business contracts shall not apply to construction procurements and construction-related services procurements. Defines terms. 2/16/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler 2/16/2018SenateFirst Reading 2/16/2018SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2018SenateAssigned to Commerce and Economic Development 4/12/2018SenateDo Pass Commerce and Economic Development; 009-000-000 4/12/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 17, 2018 4/12/2018SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 4/25/2018SenateSecond Reading 4/25/2018SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 26, 2018 4/27/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler 4/27/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/27/2018SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 5/1/2018SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die