Introduced
by
To establish an "Office of Small Business Czar" in the new Department of Labor and Economic Growth (LEG), which would "facilitate the creation and retention of small business jobs; implement the department's strategic plan addressing small business creation and retention in the State; coordinate all programs to create and retain small business jobs; assist small business; work to create a business environment that encourages and sustains entrepreneurship; work to empower entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market".
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would place the czar in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, funded by “off budget” Indian casino gambling revenue.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)
To establish an "Office of Small Business Czar" in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which would "facilitate the creation and retention of small business jobs; implement the department's strategic plan addressing small business creation and retention in the State; coordinate all programs to create and retain small business jobs; assist small business; work to create a business environment that encourages and sustains entrepreneurship; work to empower entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market." Funding for the "Czar" would come from “off budget” Indian casino gambling revenue.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 58 to 47 (details)
