2009 Senate Bill 2

Create new state "small business ombudsman"

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 14, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To create a “small business ombudsman's office and compliance advisory panel” to “investigate, and resolve complaints and disputes from small businesses against state departments and agencies.” The director of the office would be appointed by the governor with the advise and consent of the Senate.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Aug. 27, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 10, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 15, 2009

Passed in the Senate 21 to 13 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 15, 2009

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life