An Act promoting microbusiness and small business assistance transparency
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency regarding assistance programs available to microbusinesses and small businesses in Massachusetts. It seeks to make information about these programs, such as eligibility requirements and application processes, more readily accessible to business owners. The goal is to improve access to support and foster economic growth within the state’s small business community. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to provide clear and accessible information about microbusiness and small business assistance programs.
- Mandates standardized application processes across different programs.
- Promotes public awareness campaigns to highlight available resources.
- Establishes a mechanism for collecting and reporting data on program utilization.
- Requires agencies to regularly review and update program information.
Who is affected
- Microbusinesses
- Small businesses
- Massachusetts residents operating small businesses
- State agencies administering business assistance programs
- Community Development organizations
Notable changes
- No specific changes to existing law are detailed in the text.
- The bill focuses on improving information dissemination rather than altering program eligibility or funding.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
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