Establishes the small business environmental support office; repealer
This bill creates a Small Business Environmental Support Office within the state department to directly assist small businesses navigating environmental regulations. The office provides ombudsman services, gathers small business input on pollution prevention and compliance with environmental laws, helps resolve disputes with regulators, and connects businesses to financial assistance programs and pollution prevention resources. It requires the department to annually report to the governor and legislature on the number of small businesses served and regional distribution. The office specifically protects the confidentiality of information shared by small businesses seeking assistance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
4
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SMALL BUSINESS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
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