A00981Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and create a pilot program to train and counsel small business owners and potential small business owners; appropriates $210,000 therefor.
Introduced by Joseph Angelino, District 121
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and create a pilot program to train and counsel small business owners and potential small business owners; appropriates $210,000 therefor.
Where it stands
referred to small business
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Small Business Committee: Held for Consideration · May 20, 2025
12
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
17 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | No |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Kalman Yeger | 41 | Yes |
| Michael Novakhov | 45 | No |
| Emily Gallagher | 50 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Manny De Los Santos | 72 | Yes |
| Landon Dais | 77 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to small business
held for consideration in small business
referred to small business
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