HJR23 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny GarrettRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Governor, urged to revive the Office of Small Business Development

Summary

HJR23 is a House joint resolution urging the Governor to revive the Governor's Office of Small Business Development to assist Alabama's small businesses.

What This Bill Does

It would urge the Governor to revive the Office of Small Business Development. The revived office would advise on policy, communications, and resources for small businesses and would help coordinate the efforts of state agencies that support small businesses. It would provide access to strategic information, direction, and assistance for people who want to start or grow a small business. It is a non-binding resolution and does not by itself create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Alabama, who would gain access to guidance, resources, and coordinated support through a revived office.
• State and local government agencies and the Governor, which would have a centralized body to coordinate efforts and improve information sharing to support small businesses.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Governor to revive the Governor's Office of Small Business Development.
• Defines the office as a resource that would advise the governor on policy, communications, and resources for small businesses.
• States that a revitalized office would help streamline and coordinate the efforts of various government agencies and entities that assist small businesses.
• Indicates the office would provide access to strategic information, direction, and assistance to anyone seeking to form a small business.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative