SB 475: Small Business Advocate.
The bill aims to amend the existing law that establishes the office of small business advocate within the governor's office of business and economic development. The office is responsible for advocating the causes of small businesses and providing them with necessary information to survive in the marketplace. The advocate serves as the principal advocate for small businesses, participating in the consideration of legislation and administrative regulations that affect them. The bill makes nonsubstantive changes to the existing provisions, without introducing any new or significant changes to the office's duties and functions.
| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22. |
| Feb. 19, 2025 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |