ACR 196: California Small Business Month.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2026-06-18
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-18: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2026.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This resolution names May as California Small Business Month and recognizes California's more than 4.1 million small businesses and their workers. It highlights small businesses' role in creating jobs, driving innovation, contributing to the economy and tax revenue, and recovering after events like the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires.
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This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month.
This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month.
This measure would declare May as California Small Business Month.
WHEREAS, California is home to more than 4,100,000 small businesses, representing over 99 percent of all businesses in the state, and serving as the foundation of the worlds fourth largest economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California employ approximately 7,500,000 workers, nearly one-half of the states private workforce, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving as vital pillars of local communities; and
WHEREAS, Californias dynamic and competitive economic environment, coupled with a robust regulatory framework focused on sustainability, equity, and consumer protection, positions small businesses to thrive in a forward-looking, innovation-led economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability, successfully navigating one of the most competitive landscapes in the nation, while continuing to lead in sectors such as clean energy, biotechnology, food innovation, and digital commerce; and
WHEREAS, The resilience and adaptability of small businesses have been demonstrated through their recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and recent devastating wildfires, with many pivoting to meet new consumer needs and contributing to the states economic rebound; and
WHEREAS, Minority-owned small businesses contribute nearly $193 billion in economic output per year, supporting 2,500,000 jobs in California each year and generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue, which helps fund essential services such as education, infrastructure, and housing; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses play a crucial role in addressing affordability issues in California by creating local jobs, offering community-based services, reducing commute times, and contributing to more equitable economic development; and
WHEREAS, Forty-seven percent of Californias small businesses are owned by individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reinforcing the states commitment to inclusive economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares May as California Small Business Month, in celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy, culture, and communities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California is home to more than 4,100,000 small businesses, representing over 99 percent of all businesses in the state, and serving as the foundation of the worlds fourth largest economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California employ approximately 7,500,000 workers, nearly one-half of the states private workforce, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving as vital pillars of local communities; and
WHEREAS, Californias dynamic and competitive economic environment, coupled with a robust regulatory framework focused on sustainability, equity, and consumer protection, positions small businesses to thrive in a forward-looking, innovation-led economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability, successfully navigating one of the most competitive landscapes in the nation, while continuing to lead in sectors such as clean energy, biotechnology, food innovation, and digital commerce; and
WHEREAS, The resilience and adaptability of small businesses have been demonstrated through their recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and recent devastating wildfires, with many pivoting to meet new consumer needs and contributing to the states economic rebound; and
WHEREAS, Minority-owned small businesses contribute nearly $193 billion in economic output per year, supporting 2,500,000 jobs in California each year and generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue, which helps fund essential services such as education, infrastructure, and housing; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses play a crucial role in addressing affordability issues in California by creating local jobs, offering community-based services, reducing commute times, and contributing to more equitable economic development; and
WHEREAS, Forty-seven percent of Californias small businesses are owned by individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reinforcing the states commitment to inclusive economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares May as California Small Business Month, in celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy, culture, and communities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, California is home to more than 4,100,000 small businesses, representing over 99 percent of all businesses in the state, and serving as the foundation of the worlds fourth largest economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California employ approximately 7,500,000 workers, nearly one-half of the states private workforce, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving as vital pillars of local communities; and
WHEREAS, Californias dynamic and competitive economic environment, coupled with a robust regulatory framework focused on sustainability, equity, and consumer protection, positions small businesses to thrive in a forward-looking, innovation-led economy; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in California have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability, successfully navigating one of the most competitive landscapes in the nation, while continuing to lead in sectors such as clean energy, biotechnology, food innovation, and digital commerce; and
WHEREAS, The resilience and adaptability of small businesses have been demonstrated through their recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and recent devastating wildfires, with many pivoting to meet new consumer needs and contributing to the states economic rebound; and
WHEREAS, Minority-owned small businesses contribute nearly $193 billion in economic output per year, supporting 2,500,000 jobs in California each year and generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue, which helps fund essential services such as education, infrastructure, and housing; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses play a crucial role in addressing affordability issues in California by creating local jobs, offering community-based services, reducing commute times, and contributing to more equitable economic development; and
WHEREAS, Forty-seven percent of Californias small businesses are owned by individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reinforcing the states commitment to inclusive economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares May as California Small Business Month, in celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy, culture, and communities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Jun 18, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2026. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4701.) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| May 27, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| May 18, 2026 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| May 14, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5058.) |
| May 14, 2026 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.) |
| May 14, 2026 | Coauthors revised. |
| May 11, 2026 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 11). |
| May 11, 2026 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| May 5, 2026 | From printer. |
| May 4, 2026 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Jun 11, 2026 | Special Consent ACR196 Solache et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 14, 2026 | ACR 196 Solache Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 11, 2026 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-4171 | ACR 196 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 196
Author: Solache (D), et al.
Introduced: 5/4/26
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 5/14/26 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: California Small Business Month
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution declares May as California Small Business Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California is home to more than 4.1 million small businesses, representing over 99% of all businesses in the state, and serving as the foundation of the world’s fourth largest economy.
- Small businesses in California employ approximately 7.5 million workers, nearly one-half of the state’s private workforce, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving as vital pillars of local communities.
- Forty-seven percent of California’s small businesses are owned by individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reinforcing the state’s commitment to inclusive economic opportunity.
- Minority-owned small businesses contribute nearly $193 billion in economic output per year, supporting 2.5 million jobs in California each year and generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue, which helps fund essential services such as education, infrastructure, and housing.
- Small businesses in California have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability, successfully navigating one of the most competitive landscapes in the nation, while continuing to lead in sectors such as clean energy, biotechnology, food innovation, and digital commerce.
This resolution declares May as California Small Business Month, in celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy, culture, and communities.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 76 (Solache, Resolution Chapter 101, Statutes of 2025)
ACR 198 (Villapudua, Resolution Chapter 110, Statutes of 2024)
ACR 80 (Villapudua, Resolution Chapter 166, Statutes of 2023)
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/26/26)
Immigrants Rising
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/26/26)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 5/14/26
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Ahrens, Alanis, Alvarez, Ávila Farías, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Caloza, Carrillo, Castillo, Chen, Connolly, Davies, DeMaio, Dixon, Elhawary, Ellis, Fong, Gabriel, Gallagher, Garcia, Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark González, Hadwick, Haney, Harabedian, Hart, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Johnson, Kalra, Krell, Lackey, Lee, Lowenthal, Macedo, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Patel, Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Ransom, Michelle Rodriguez, Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Sanchez, Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stefani, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zbur, Rivas
NO VOTE RECORDED: Arambula, Flora, Celeste Rodriguez
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-4171
5/27/26 16:29:18
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Date of Hearing: May 11, 2026
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 196 (
Author:Solache) – As Introduced Ver:May 4, 2026
SUBJECT: California Small Business Month.
SUMMARY: Declares May as California Small Business Month, in celebration of the contributions small businesses make to our economy, culture, and communities. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- California is home to more than 4.1 million small businesses, representing over 99 percent of all businesses in the state, and serving as the foundation of the world’s fourth largest economy.
- Small businesses in California employ approximately 7.5 million workers, nearly one-half of the state’s private workforce, driving innovation, creating jobs, and serving as vital pillars of local communities.
- California’s dynamic and competitive economic environment, coupled with a robust regulatory framework focused on sustainability, equity, and consumer protection, positions small businesses to thrive in a forward-looking, innovation-led economy.
- Small businesses in California have demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability, successfully navigating one of the most competitive landscapes in the nation, while continuing to lead in sectors such as clean energy, biotechnology, food innovation, and digital commerce.
- Minority-owned small businesses contribute nearly $193 billion in economic output per year, supporting 2.5 million jobs in California each year and generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue, which helps fund essential services such as education, infrastructure, and housing.
- Small businesses play a crucial role in addressing affordability issues in California by creating local jobs, offering community-based services, reducing commute times, and contributing to more equitable economic development.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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