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SB651 • 2025

Requires the Secretary of State to study methods for reducing the paperwork filing burden on businesses in this state.

Requires the Secretary of State to study methods for reducing the paperwork filing burden on businesses in this state.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham,, Robinson, Senator Smith DB,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-30 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Labor and Business.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Tells the Secretary of State to study how to make it easier for a business to file papers in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.6).
Requires the Secretary of State to study methods for reducing the paperwork filing burden on businesses in this state. Directs the Secretary of State to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business not later than September 15, 2026.
Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to the Secretary of State's business registry functions.
Current location: In Senate Committee