Bill
SR 1888
Designates a NAWBO Day to honor women business owners; ceremonial recognition of their entrepreneurship with no new law or spending.
SR 1888 — National Association of Women Business Owners Day
A legislative resolution recognizing and designating a day to honor the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and women business owners.
Overview
- Type: Resolution (non-binding)
- Introduced: April 14, 2025
- Status: Died (did not advance in this chamber); companion SR 1898 was adopted in the companion chamber
- Purpose: To designate a day for recognizing the National Association of Women Business Owners and the contributions of women entrepreneurs
Purpose and key provisions
- Designation of a NAWBO Day: The resolution would designate a specific day to honor NAWBO and, more broadly, women who own and operate businesses.
- Recognition of contributions: It would acknowledge the impact of women business owners on entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic activity.
- Observance and awareness: The resolution would encourage public acknowledgment and observance by individuals, communities, schools, and relevant public or civic entities.
Scope and effect
- Ceremonial and symbolic: As a resolution, it does not create new law or programs, nor does it authorize new spending.
- Fiscal impact: Typically, resolutions of this nature have no direct fiscal impact; any related events or observances would be funded through existing channels if pursued.
Who would be affected
- Women business owners: Primary beneficiaries through formal recognition.
- NAWBO and its members: Recognition of their organization's role and contributions.
- General public: Increased awareness of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship.
- Public institutions and schools: Encouraged to observe or acknowledge the designated day.
Procedural timeline and legislative history
- 2025-04-14: Filed
- 2025-05-03: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- 2025-06-16: Died, not introduced; companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1898 (Adopted)
Relation to companion bill
- SR 1898: A companion measure associated with the same purpose that was adopted (i.e., officially approved) in its respective chamber. This indicates the designation was advanced in the companion chamber even though SR 1888 did not progress to adoption.
Notes
- The bill’s passage in a companion chamber suggests a broader legislative intent to acknowledge NAWBO and women entrepreneurs, even though SR 1888 itself did not become law.
- For readers seeking more detail, reviewing SR 1898 may provide the adopted language and any associated ceremonial observations or proclamations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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