The proposed legislation, known as the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination Act, aims to establish guidelines for government contracting in Nebraska, specifically concerning companies that engage with firearm entities or trade associations. The Act defines key terms such as "ammunition," "company," "contract," "discriminate against a firearm entity," and "firearm," among others. It stipulates that any contract between a governmental entity and a company with at least ten full-time employees, valued at a minimum of $100,000 and funded wholly or partially by public funds, must include a written verification from the company affirming that it does not discriminate against firearm entities or trade associations.
Additionally, the Act outlines exceptions to these requirements, allowing governmental entities to contract with sole-source providers or when no bids are received from companies that can provide the necessary verification. The Department of Administrative Services is tasked with overseeing state agency contracts to ensure compliance with the Act. Overall, the legislation seeks to prevent discrimination against the firearm industry in government contracting processes.