HB 1172 IN

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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.

• Jake Teshka Republican · author
• Brian Buchanan Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 8, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development · lower
2. Jan 8, 2025 Coauthored by Representatives Snow and King · lower
3. Jan 8, 2025 Authored by Representative Teshka · lower
4. Jan 27, 2025 Representative Morris added as coauthor · lower
5. Jan 30, 2025 Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 · lower
6. Jan 30, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
7. Feb 6, 2025 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
8. Feb 10, 2025 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
9. Feb 11, 2025 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 131: yeas 85, nays 7 · lower
10. Feb 11, 2025 Senate sponsor: Senator Buchanan · lower
11. Feb 12, 2025 Referred to the Senate · lower
12. Feb 20, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology · upper
13. Apr 3, 2025 Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations · upper
14. Apr 7, 2025 Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor · upper
15. Apr 8, 2025 Senator Zay added as cosponsor · upper