HB 577 — SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTION
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Summary
Creates the Small Business Protection Act. Sets forth notice, comment, and hearing procedures that the State, a unit of local government, a school district, or a not-for-profit entity that receives governmental funding must follow before providing assistance to another such entity. Requires a hearing if a competing small business would lose market share because of the assistance. Preempts home rule powers. Exempts from the reimbursement requirements of the State Mandates Act.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Tryon
Sponsors
- Michael Tryon · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Michael Tryon
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 577 do?
- Creates the Small Business Protection Act. Sets forth notice, comment, and hearing procedures that the State, a unit of local government, a school district, or a not-for-profit entity that receives governmental funding must follow before providing assistance to another such entity. Requires a hearing if a competing small business would lose market share because of the assistance. Preempts home rule powers. Exempts from the reimbursement requirements of the State Mandates Act.
- Who sponsors HB 577?
- HB 577 is sponsored by Michael Tryon.
- What is the current status of HB 577?
- This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 577?
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