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MA H3546

Relative to streamlining and simplifying permitting and compliance processes for small businesses


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish an online portal that serves as a single, unified entry point for small business owners to access and complete initial and ongoing state services and requirements in relation to the creation or ongoing operation of a small business located in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a one-stop small business online portal in Massachusetts. The portal will serve as a single, unified entry point for small business owners to access and complete initial and ongoing state services and requirements related to the creation or operation of a small business. The bill creates an advisory committee to provide guidance on the portal's creation and implementation, including recommendations on its costs, design, functionality, and scope of services. The services will include application and renewal of small business-related licenses and fees, online payment of taxes and related costs, filing of documents, creation of individual business accounts, information on local requirements, and notification of public contracting opportunities and technical assistance. The goal is to streamline and simplify the permitting and compliance processes for small businesses in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance (on 02/24/2020)

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