AB 40 — California earthquake emergency grants and loan guarantees: small businesses, farms, nurseries, and agriculture-related enterprises.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 1989-1990, 1st Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill establishes a program for earthquake emergency grants and loan guarantees for small businesses and farms.
AB 40 creates a grant aid program to help small businesses and agriculture-related enterprises recover from the October 17, 1989 earthquake in California. It allocates $1,000,000 for these efforts and allows for loan guarantees to support affected businesses.
What this means for you
- Small Business: If you own a small business affected by the earthquake, you may be eligible for grants and loan guarantees.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in Bill AB 40 include the addition of new language that clarifies its intent and purpose. This addition helps to provide clearer guidance on how the bill should be implemented. The removal of redundant text also streamlines the bill, making it easier to understand. Overall, these adjustments are important because they enhance the bill's effectiveness and ensure it meets its goals more clearly.
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Sponsors
- Areias · Cosponsor
- Farr · Cosponsor
- Bronzan · Cosponsor
- Chandler · Cosponsor
- Cortese · Cosponsor
- Jones · Cosponsor
- Kelley · Cosponsor
- La Follette · Cosponsor
- Roos · Cosponsor
- Speier · Cosponsor
- Seastrand · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (11)
- Areias
- Farr
- Bronzan
- Chandler
- Cortese
- Jones
- Kelley
- La Follette
- Roos
- Speier
- Seastrand
Not signed on (111)
111 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors AB 40?
- AB 40 is sponsored by Areias, Farr, Bronzan, Chandler, Cortese, Jones, Kelley, La Follette, Roos, Speier, and Seastrand.
- What is the current status of AB 40?
- This bill died with 1989-1990, 1st Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 40?
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