2023 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 165
BY SENATOR REESE
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the secretary of state to study the feasibility of creating and maintaining
a central electronic repository on the secretary of state's website for permitting and
licensing information, which is required to be published by state entities pursuant to
R.S. 37:23.2 and R.S. 49:1308.
WHEREAS, the path to starting a business involves extensive planning and
completion of certain requirements prior to legally operating; and
WHEREAS, navigating the various requirements, including obtaining necessary
permits and licenses, to operate businesses can be an intimidating, overwhelming, and a
costly process for entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, entrepreneurs, especially those in rural areas, minorities, females, and
veterans with less resources face a disproportionate burden identifying and applying for the
permits and licenses required to legitimately operate their businesses; and
WHEREAS, since most entrepreneurs register their businesses with the secretary of
state's office, publishing the permitting and licensing requirements of state entities, including
boards and commissions, on the secretary of state's website in an easily accessible format
will assist entrepreneurs navigating Louisiana's regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, having a centralized portal or electronic repository tying together
permitting and licensing information from state entities that entrepreneurs can access while
registering their business will streamline the business development process, lessen the
burden identifying and applying for permits and licenses, and help improve business
outcomes; and
WHEREAS, the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana realizes the need to
streamline business processes to create a vibrant small business sector and believes this
study is in furtherance of the legislative findings promulgated in the Louisiana Small
Business Protection Act, pursuant to R.S. 49:974.1 et seq.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby urge and request the secretary of state to study the feasibility of creating and
maintaining a central electronic repository of statewide permitting and licensing information,
which is required to be published by state entities pursuant to R.S. 37:23.2 and R.S. 49:1308.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each state entity that issues licenses and permits
provide the secretary of state with the link to its website, information pertaining to each
entity within the state entity's hierarchy that oversees each permit and license, and other
information necessary to study the feasibility of creating and maintaining a centralized portal
or electronic repository.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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