Georgia Senate Passes “Small Business Protection Act of 2024”

Today the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 429, sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Chief Deputy Whip Sen. Greg Dolezal.

This measure, the “Small Business Protection Act of 2024,” would allow for the Governor, President of the Senate, or any member of the Georgia General Assembly to request that the Office of Planning and Budget and the Department of Audits and Accounts prepare a small business impact analysis on any bill introduced during a legislative session. This analysis would estimate the economic costs and benefits that such bill may have on small businesses in the state.

Sen. Dolezal applauded the passage of this measure, stating, “Today, we affirm our commitment to the backbone of our states’ economy – small business. With the passage of the ‘Small Business Protection Act of 2024’, the voices of our entrepreneurs are heard and their interests safeguarded. No longer will big government overshadow the efforts of small business owners in Georgia. This measure empowers them by requiring thorough analysis of proposed legislation’s impact, ensuring their viability, competitiveness, and prosperity. Let this be a testament to our dedication to fostering an environment where every small business can thrive and allows us to remain the number one state to do business.”

SB 429 will now go before the Georgia House of Representatives for further consideration.

You can read the full text of SB 429 here.

Sen. Greg Dolezal serves as Chairman for the Senate Committee on Transportation. He represents the 27th Senate District, which includes a large part of Forsyth County. He may be reached by phone at 404.656.0040 or via email at greg.dolezal@senate.ga.gov

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