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California Small Business Rent Relief Act.California · AB 1146 · Last action Feb 1, 2022This bill would enact the California Small Business Rent Relief Act, which would authorize a county to establish a local small business rent forgiveness and tax relief program, as provided, for the purpose of providing credits to qualified taxpayers, as defined, to be used against any tax or fee owed to the county by the qualified taxpayer, and for which…Latest action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.Failed
Small business technical assistance: California Business Retention Program.California · AB 1573 · Last action Sep 27, 2022This bill would provide that a "small business technical assistance center" includes, for the purposes of making certain supplemental grant awards under the program, a local government.Latest action: Vetoed by Governor.Vetoed
Small businesses: technical assistance: public contracts.California · AB 1072 · Last action Aug 11, 2022This bill would also require the office to give preference to applications that propose new or enhanced services to disadvantaged business enterprises.Latest action: In committee: Held under submission.Session ended
Relative to California Small Business Month.California · ACR 196 · Last action Jun 18, 2026This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month.Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2026.Enacted law
Relative to California Small Business Month.California · ACR 76 · Last action Jun 25, 2025This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month.Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 101, Statutes of 2025.Enacted law
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