Establishes entrepreneur-in-residence pilot program.

This bill establishes a pilot program placing experienced entrepreneurs within New Jersey state departments to improve government outreach to small businesses. It requires the Secretary of State to appoint up to 10 entrepreneurs annually (max two per department) for two-year terms, selecting individuals with proven success in entrepreneurship or small business support. Entrepreneurs-in-residence work full-time within state agencies to identify inefficient processes, recommend program improvements, facilitate education sessions for small businesses, and provide mentorship on accessing state resources. The program aims to make state government more responsive to small business needs through direct collaboration, with salaries set comparably to similar state positions.