Bill > S1470

This bill establishes a special commission to study and propose improvements to municipal business licensing processes in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of 11 members, including legislative leaders from both the House and Senate (from majority and minority parties), the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, and representatives from various business associations like the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Retailers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Massachusetts Restaurant Association. The commission is required to hold at least three public hearings, gather input from businesses and the public about current municipal licensing procedures, and identify potential ways to streamline these processes. By March 1, 2027, the commission must submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing its findings and recommending potential legislative updates to improve business licensing systems across the state. This study aims to make municipal business licensing more efficient and user-friendly for entrepreneurs and small businesses.