HB 821: Business Development Incentives for Veterans and Military Spouses
GENERAL BILL by Gantt ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell
Business Development Incentives for Veterans and Military Spouses; Defines "veteran-owned or military spouse-owned business"; provides for contracting preferences for such businesses; requires DOS to waive specified fees for certain businesses; provides eligibility requirements for fee waivers; provides specified tax exemptions for certain businesses; requires Department of Revenue to develop procedures for such exemptions; provides that such exemptions apply for specified period for certain businesses relocating to this state; establishes Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Program in consultation with Department of Commerce; provides requirements for program; requires that certain businesses receive expedited processing for certain certifications.
Last Action: 3/4/2025 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/26/2025 | House |
• Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Ways & Means Committee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
