This measure would recognize the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners.

This measure would recognize the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners.

This measure would recognize the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners.

WHEREAS, Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. National Small Business Week 2017, as proclaimed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is April 30 through May 6; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either own or work for a small business. They also create about two out of every three new jobs in the country. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competitiveness; and

WHEREAS, California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consists of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State; and

WHEREAS, When we utilize the private sector along with local and national organizations, we are able to enhance the human and capital infrastructure of California thereby increasing our competitive advantage in the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are critical to the current economic health of this state because small businesses produce more than one-half of Californias gross domestic product; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are a key factor in the future success of the states economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries; and

WHEREAS, According to the 2016 California Small Business Profile published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Californias small businesses constitute close to 13 percent of all small businesses in the United States; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness this year of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. National Small Business Week 2017, as proclaimed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is April 30 through May 6; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either own or work for a small business. They also create about two out of every three new jobs in the country. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competitiveness; and

WHEREAS, California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consists of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State; and

WHEREAS, When we utilize the private sector along with local and national organizations, we are able to enhance the human and capital infrastructure of California thereby increasing our competitive advantage in the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are critical to the current economic health of this state because small businesses produce more than one-half of Californias gross domestic product; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are a key factor in the future success of the states economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries; and

WHEREAS, According to the 2016 California Small Business Profile published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Californias small businesses constitute close to 13 percent of all small businesses in the United States; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness this year of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. National Small Business Week 2017, as proclaimed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is April 30 through May 6; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either own or work for a small business. They also create about two out of every three new jobs in the country. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competitiveness; and

WHEREAS, California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consists of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State; and

WHEREAS, When we utilize the private sector along with local and national organizations, we are able to enhance the human and capital infrastructure of California thereby increasing our competitive advantage in the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are critical to the current economic health of this state because small businesses produce more than one-half of Californias gross domestic product; and

WHEREAS, Californias small businesses are a key factor in the future success of the states economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries; and

WHEREAS, According to the 2016 California Small Business Profile published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Californias small businesses constitute close to 13 percent of all small businesses in the United States; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness this year of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 78

Author: Baker (R), et al.

Introduced: 4/26/17

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 5/8/17

SUBJECT: Small Business Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either work or work for a small business and small businesses create about two out of every three new jobs in the country.
2. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competition.
3. California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consist of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State.
4. California's small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians.
5. California's small business are a key factor in the future success of the state's economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries.
6. According to the "2016 California Small Business Profile" published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, California's small businesses constitute close to 13% of all small businesses in the United States.

This resolution recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Comments

According to the author:

California small businesses employed 6.7 million people, or 49.6% of the private workforce, in 2013. Firms with fewer than 100 employees have the largest share of small business employment.

From 2007 – 2012, business ownership by women was up 13.7%, which was the highest among states with the largest number of women-owned businesses. California also has the highest number of Hispanic and Asian American women-owned firms.

Over 75,175 companies exported goods from California in 2013. Among these, 72,032, or 95.8%, were small firms. They generated 44.6% of California’s total know export value.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 48 (Allen, 2013) would have proclaimed the month of May 2013 as Start a Small Business Month. The resolution died in the Assembly Jobs, Economic Development and The Economy Committee.

HR 17 (Medina, 2013) proclaimed the month of June 2013 as Small Business Month. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/16/17)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/16/17)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/17/17 16:09:51

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 78

Author:(Baker)

As Introduced Ver:April 26, 2017

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either work or work for a small business and small businesses create about two out of every three new jobs in the country.
2. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competition.
3. California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consist of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State.
4. California's small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians.
5. California's small business are a key factor in the future success of the state's economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries.
6. According to the "2016 California Small Business Profile" published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, California's small businesses constitute close to 13% of all small businesses in the United States.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000257

Date of Hearing: May 4, 2017

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SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of May 2017 as Small Business Month to raise awareness of the contributions made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2017, National Small Business Week will honor the estimated 28 million small businesses in America. Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy. More than one-half of Americans either work or work for a small business and small businesses create about two out of every three new jobs in the country.
2. Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs, and increase United States competition.
3. California is home to the most innovative and competitive firms in the world, placing us consistently among the top 10 economies in the world. The great majority of these businesses consist of 500 employees or less. Small businesses embody the risk-taking, entrepreneurial spirit that is the backbone of our Golden State.
4. California’s small businesses are integral to a sound economic foundation of this state because small businesses provide a majority of all private sector jobs and constantly create new employment opportunities for Californians.
5. California’s small business are a key factor in the future success of the state’s economy because small businesses are innovative forces in the marketplace and are among those most likely to take risks to create new technologies and industries.
6. According to the “2016 California Small Business Profile” published by the U.S. Small Business Administration, California’s small businesses constitute close to 13 percent of all small businesses in the United States.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

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