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A 9229

Enacts the "shutdown impact mitigation act"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

A 9229 creates a Shutdown Impact Mitigation program to deliver emergency funds and protections for individuals, small businesses, and essential services during shutdowns.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 9229

Summary of A 9229 – Shutdown Impact Mitigation Act

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 9229
  • Title: Enacts the "Shutdown Impact Mitigation Act"
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduced: November 3, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsor: Brian Cunningham (primary)

Legislative actions

  • 2025-11-03: Referred to GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and intent

Based on the bill’s title, A 9229 is described as an act intended to mitigate the impacts arising from government or organizational shutdowns. The available information does not include the bill’s full text or stated findings, so the specific objectives, scope, and mechanisms are not yet confirmed. Readers should consult the bill’s text for definitive language and intent.

Key provisions (status as of current information)

The full provisions are not provided in the available materials. If enacted, a typical “Shutdown Impact Mitigation” measure might address areas such as:
- Emergency funding or expedited assistance during shutdown periods
- Financial support programs for individuals, small businesses, or non-profits affected by a shutdown
- Continuity of essential services and worker protections during funding gaps
- Creation or designation of an office, commission, or framework to coordinate mitigation efforts
- Reporting, oversight, and accountability requirements (annual or biennial reports to the legislature)
- Eligibility criteria, benefit parameters, and funding sources
- Sunset provisions or renewal requirements
- Triggers for activation and procedures for managing shutdown-related impacts

Note: The above points reflect common components of similar mitigation or contingency legislation and are not confirmed specifics of A 9229. The actual text will determine the exact provisions, funding levels, eligibility rules, and oversight mechanisms.

Affected parties and impact

  • State or local government operations: If the act establishes new programs or offices, agency roles and responsibilities during shutdowns would be affected.
  • Individuals and households: Potential access to assistance or protections during shutdown periods.
  • Small businesses and nonprofits: Potential eligibility for relief or support mechanisms.
  • Public accountability and oversight entities: New reporting or audit requirements could be introduced.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Introduced: November 3, 2025
  • Current stage: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
  • Next typical steps: In committee for hearings and markup, possible amendments, floor vote, and potential passage to the other legislative chamber (depending on the jurisdiction). If enacted, implementation would follow enactment, with rulemaking or program creation as specified in the final text.

Where to find more details

  • Obtain the official bill text and fiscal notes from the legislative website or the chamber’s bill tracking system using the bill number A 9229.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments for precise provisions, funding, eligibility, and timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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