Bill > HB1118

This bill directs the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity to assemble a work group tasked with finding ways to update the current "one-stop small business permitting program." This program, established by Virginia law, aims to simplify the process for small businesses to obtain necessary permits and licenses. The work group will include representatives from various state agencies, such as the Virginia Employment Commission and the Department of Taxation, as well as members of the small business community, like the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Their objective is to examine successful programs in other states, understand the needs of Virginia's residents and small businesses, and explore how to create a fully integrated, single website that consolidates all state-level business registration, tax, and licensing requirements, eliminating the need to visit multiple separate websites. The work group is required to present its findings to the Governor and legislative committees by November 1, 2026.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1118