Small Business Retail Theft Solutions Grant Program.

Summary

The bill establishes the Small Business Retail Theft Solutions Grant Program within the Office of the Small Business Advocate. It requires the office to coordinate with local, regional, federal and other state partners and, when funded by the Legislature, to award grants to small retailers to strengthen their ability to stop and recover from theft. The measure is intended to reduce losses that small businesses face from shoplifting and related crimes.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee Hearing
  Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact · Apr 22, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 22, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
7. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Schiavo · sponsor

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