Disabled veterans who own small businesses would be advised of state contracts for goods and services under legislation before the state Senate. The measure, sponsored by Owensboro Representative DJ Johnson, passed out of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee last week.
“When there’s a small purchase contract bid going out, the agencies will be requested, or actually required to have at least one disabled veteran small business owner bid on that contract, if there’s one available,” Johnson said.
Johnson is an army veteran who served for 11 years. He says it's a challenge for many veterans to transition back into the civilian world. The western Kentucky lawmaker believes offering these business opportunities for disabled veterans can make a difference.
