STATE BILL COLORADO

HB11-1209, a bill authorizing the creation of a “small business navigator,” passed Colorado’s House of Representatives today.

A press release follows.

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Rep. Jones Steers Small Business Navigator Bill Through House

(Denver) – State Representative Matt Jones (D-Louisville) passed a bill through the House today that will help Colorado small businesses navigate through red tape and access important services so they can grow and prosper. House Bill 11-1209 passed a final reading in the House on a 44-21 vote.

“This bill will help our small businesses thrive by giving them a streamlined resource to cut through red tape and help locate and use services,” said Rep. Jones. “This commonsense bill will energize our economic recovery, as small businesses are the backbone of Colorado’s economy.”

The bill creates a “small business navigator” which will provide a single point of contact for small businesses to aid them in diagnosing problems, streamlining referrals, and cutting through red tape.

More that 98% of Colorado businesses are classified as small businesses and more than 82% employ 15 people or less.

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