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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act. Provides that the Office of Business Permits and Regulatory Assistance may establish a matching grant program to incentivize and assist units of local government in improving the use of technology tools for permitting and licensing processes. Sets forth reporting requirements for State agencies with jurisdiction over business permitting or licensing. Creates an Interagency Business Permitting and Licensing Reform Advisory Committee to coordinate business permitting and licensing processes. Sets forth provisions concerning membership of the advisory committee.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Business Assistance and Regulatory Reform Act to enhance the state's business climate by making it easier for businesses to navigate state requirements. It introduces a matching grant program to help local governments adopt technology for their permitting and licensing processes, and it requires state agencies that oversee business permits or licenses to provide annual performance reports detailing metrics like processing times, complaint resolutions, and technology improvements. Additionally, the bill establishes an Interagency Business Permitting and Licensing Reform Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from various state agencies and potentially other stakeholders, to coordinate and improve the efficiency, transparency, and functionality of business permitting and licensing processes across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations (on 02/24/2026)
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