California SB656 establishes small business liaisons within state agencies to assist small businesses with regulatory compliance and procurement.

California SB656 amends the Government Code to require each state agency to designate at least one small business liaison. These liaisons will serve as ombudsmen for small businesses, providing technical advice, assisting with compliance issues, and reporting concerns to agency heads. The liaisons must respond to complaints, update agency websites with relevant information, and ensure that procurement processes meet the 25% small business participation goal. The bill also mandates that agencies publicize the liaison's role and notify the Office of Small Business Advocate of any changes.

California SB656 establishes small business liaisons within state agencies to assist small businesses with regulatory compliance and procurement.

California SB656 amends the Government Code to require each state agency to designate at least one small business liaison. These liaisons will serve as ombudsmen for small businesses, providing technical advice, assisting with compliance issues, and reporting concerns to agency heads. The liaisons must respond to complaints, update agency websites with relevant information, and ensure that procurement processes meet the 25% small business participation goal. The bill also mandates that agencies publicize the liaison's role and notify the Office of Small Business Advocate of any changes.