Jake Teshka
- Republican
- Representative
- District 7
Author
Establishes the office of entrepreneurship and innovation (office). Requires the office to: (1) develop and administer programs to support the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Indiana; (2) direct and oversee programs and sources of funding related to the growth of small business, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in Indiana; (3) work to strengthen policies and programs supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in Indiana; (4) coordinate with state agencies and other state funded entities to align services and programs related to entrepreneurship and starting and scaling a business; (5) work with funded entities on identifying strategies and metrics around the disbursement of funds to measure funds reaching rural communities and other underrepresented socioeconomic communities; (6) work with stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship to enhance learning and skills, provide technical support, and expand access to resources for entrepreneurs across Indiana; and (7) develop and administer programs to support and encourage youth entrepreneurship, including supporting students and teachers in fostering entrepreneurial skills.
Senator Zay added as cosponsor
Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor
Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
Referred to the Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 131: yeas 85, nays 7
Senate sponsor: Senator Buchanan
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Representative Morris added as coauthor
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
Authored by Representative Teshka
Coauthored by Representatives Snow and King
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| Fiscal Note: HB1172.04.COMS.FN001 |
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