Economic development: other; office of business permitting support; create. Amends title of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) & adds ch. 7A.

Senate Bill 279 creates the Office of Business Permitting Support within the Michigan Strategic Fund, along with a dedicated Business Permitting Support Fund. This office is designed to assist Michigan businesses in navigating state permit, license, and certification requirements. It will work with state agencies to streamline permitting processes, develop industry-specific resources, and operate a website providing guidance for businesses. State agencies that issue permits are required to cooperate with this new office to fulfill its mission.