Small businesses: certification.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the certification process would work or its exact benefits.

Small Business Certification

This law expresses the intention of creating a simpler certification process for small businesses to start and run in California.

What This Bill Does

• States the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a certification process to streamline steps for opening and operating a business in California.

Who It Names or Affects

• Small business owners who want to start or operate a business in California.

Terms To Know

Office of Small Business Advocate

A part of the government that helps small businesses with advice and support.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not provide details on how the certification process will work.
• Future laws are needed to actually create the certification process mentioned in this bill.

Official Summary Text

SB 705, as introduced, Hurtado.
Small businesses: certification.
Existing law establishes the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and prescribes the duties and functions of the Small Business Advocate, who is also the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. Existing law requires the Small Business Advocate to, among other things, serve as the principal advocate on behalf of small businesses and to represent the views and interests of small businesses, among other duties.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a certification process that streamlines the steps to open and operate a business in California.

Current Bill Text

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