Senate BillFailed
SB 705: Small businesses: certification.
What SB 705 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to establish a certification process that streamlines the steps to open and operate a business in California. The certification process would simplify the process for small businesses to obtain the necessary licenses and permits. The certification would also help to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and provide clarity on the requirements for businesses to operate in the state. The bill's intent is to support small businesses and make it easier for them to start and grow in California.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Mar. 12, 2025 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Read first time. |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |