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This bill creates an Office of Business Permitting Support within the Michigan Strategic Fund to help streamline and simplify the state permitting process for businesses. The office will have up to 5 full-time employees and will be responsible for assisting Michigan businesses in navigating state permit requirements, creating an integrated permitting system, and developing comprehensive resources for businesses. The bill establishes a Business Permitting Support Fund to finance the office's operations, which will be administered by the fund and cannot be redirected to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year. The office will create a website with step-by-step instructions for starting and operating a business in Michigan, provide contact information, and develop industry-specific permitting resources. State agencies that issue permits will be required to cooperate with the office by providing requested information and coordinating permit issuance. Additionally, the office must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature describing its activities and recommending improvements to the state's permitting processes to reduce burdens on businesses.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0279