Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 2183 — An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2183 includes additional details about defining small and disadvantaged businesses, specifically referencing federal guidelines from the U.S. Small Business Administration to ensure consistency. This change matters because aligning state definitions with federal standards can help clarify eligibility and support for these businesses, ultimately promoting fair access to resources and opportunities. Additionally, the authors of the bill have expanded to include more sponsors, indicating broader support for the legislation.

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PRINTER'S NO.
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
2549 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2549 PRINTER'S NO.
2732 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
MACKENZIE AND HENNESSEY, DECEMBER 22, 2021 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, DECEMBER 22, 2021 AN ACT Amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated providing for definitions.advantaged businesses, further The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
MACKENZIE, HENNESSEY AND ZIMMERMAN, DECEMBER 22, 2021 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 AN ACT Amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
* * * "Small business." A business in the United States which is independently owned, is not dominant in its field of operation and employs [100 or fewer employees] a number of employees consistent with regulations promulgated by the department.
* * * "Small business." A business in the United States which is independently owned, is not dominant in its field of operation and employs [100 or fewer employees] a number of employees consistent with regulations promulgated by the department <-- STANDARDS DESCRIBED BY THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS <-- ADMINISTRATION'S SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS UNDER 13 CFR CH.
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121 (RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REGULATIONS).
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. Removed from table

  3. Laid on the table

  4. First consideration

  5. PN 2732 Reported as amended

  6. PN 2549 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2183?
HB 2183 is sponsored by Parke Wentling (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Hennessey, and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2183?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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