California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 475 — Small Business Advocate.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law creates within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development the Office of Small Business Advocate, which is led by the Small Business Advocate, to advocate the causes of small business and to provide small businesses with the information they need to survive in the marketplace. Existing law requires the Small Business Advocate to, among other duties, serve as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses, including advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and administrative regulations that affect small businesses. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions that describe the duties and functions of the Small Business Advocate.

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The changes in SB 475 involve adding a new line to the bill while simultaneously removing another line. This typically means some information has been updated or clarified. Such adjustments are important because they can affect how the law is interpreted and implemented, ensuring that it better meets its intended goals or addresses concerns.

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  4. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 475 do?
Existing law creates within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development the Office of Small Business Advocate, which is led by the Small Business Advocate, to advocate the causes of small business and to provide small businesses with the information they need to survive in the marketplace. Existing law requires the Small Business Advocate to, among other duties, serve as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses, including advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and administrative regulations that affect small businesses. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions that describe the duties and functions of the Small Business Advocate.
Who sponsors SB 475?
SB 475 is sponsored by Niello, Roger W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 475?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 475?
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