Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on strengthening locally-owned businesses in Missouri.

Highlights:

• Establishes this act as the “Right-to-Start-Act” (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the filing of a report from the commissioner of the administration regarding businesses in the state of Missouri including number of contracts and contracts awarded to minority-owned businesses (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the general assembly to make recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the office of entrepreneurship (Sec. 1).  

• Defines terms related to entrepreneurship and business registration (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the creation of the regulatory relief office (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on strengthening locally-owned businesses in Missouri.

Highlights:

• Establishes this act as the “Right-to-Start-Act” (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the filing of a report from the commissioner of the administration regarding businesses in the state of Missouri including number of contracts and contracts awarded to minority-owned businesses (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the general assembly to make recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the office of entrepreneurship (Sec. 1).  

• Defines terms related to entrepreneurship and business registration (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the creation of the regulatory relief office (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text