relative to establishing a small business tariff stabilization fund.

Summary

The proposal would set up a Small Business Tariff Stabilization Fund within the Department of Business and Economic Affairs to award grants to small firms facing higher costs from tariffs, supply‑chain disruptions, lower tourism and reduced exports. It earmarks $2.5 million from the General Fund to seed the non‑lapsing fund and allows the department to accept private donations. The measure was declared Inexpedient to Legislate and did not become law.

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