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ACR 114

Relative to Women's Small Business Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Blanca Pacheco

California designates a month to recognize women small business owners, raising awareness of women entrepreneurs without imposing new funding or policy mandates.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 196, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 114

Legislative bill overview

ACR 114 is a concurrent resolution that designates a specific time period as Women's Small Business Month in California. The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco and has been chaptered into law as Resolution Chapter 196 of the 2025 Statutes.

Why is this important

Designating Women's Small Business Month raises public awareness about women entrepreneurs and their economic contributions to California. Such recognition can help highlight challenges women business owners face and promote support for women-led enterprises through increased visibility and community engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics may argue that designating a month is merely ceremonial and does not provide concrete legislative protections, funding, or policy changes that directly support women entrepreneurs
  • Resource allocation concerns: Some may question whether government time and resources spent on proclamations could be better directed toward substantive programs like small business loans, tax incentives, or regulatory relief specifically for women-owned businesses
  • Scope of impact: The resolution's practical effect is limited to recognition; it does not mandate any new government services, spending, or accountability measures to support women small business owners beyond acknowledgment

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

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