Recognizing National Small Business Month and Mental Health Awareness
May 5, 2026
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Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.
Procedural history
1 action- May 5, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
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View official text →The Frame
The measure establishes a formal state recognition of small businesses and the CalAsian Foundation's mental health initiatives, though it does not mandate new funding or legal requirements.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Small business owners in California
The measure provides formal state recognition of their role in community mental health.
CalAsian Foundation
The organization is explicitly named and commended for its mental health initiatives.
Last recorded activity May 5, 2026.
Introduced.
Summary
Key Facts
- The measure designates May 2026 as National Small Business Month in California.
- The measure formally recognizes the CalAsian Foundation for its efforts in mental health awareness and prevention.
- The text identifies small businesses as pathways for addressing mental health, reducing stigma, and expanding culturally responsive care.
- The measure passed the Senate on May 18, 2026, with a vote of 37 Ayes and 0 Noes.
- The bill was introduced on May 5, 2026, and is currently referred to the Committee on Rules in the Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
The measure establishes a formal state recognition of small businesses and the CalAsian Foundation's mental health initiatives, though it does not mandate new funding or legal requirements.
News Coverage
Voting Record
3rd Reading
Total
38
Yes
38
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (38)
María Elena Durazo
Democratic · yes
Dave Cortese
Democratic · yes
Brian Jones
Republican · yes
Jerry McNerney
Democratic · yes
Christopher Cabaldon
Democratic · yes
Sabrina Cervantes
Democratic · yes
Laura Richardson
Democratic · yes
Angelique Ashby
Democratic · yes
Megan Dahle
Republican · yes
Suzette Valladares
Republican · yes
Monique Limón
Democratic · yes
Aisha Wahab
Democratic · yes
Marie Alvarado-Gil
Republican · yes
Lena Gonzalez
Democratic · yes
Eloise Reyes
Democratic · yes
Sasha Pérez
Democratic · yes
Steve Choi
Republican · yes
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Republican · yes
Anna Caballero
Democratic · yes
Jesse Arreguín
Democratic · yes
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
Democratic · yes
Mike McGuire
Democratic · yes
Akilah Weber Pierson
Democratic · yes
Shannon Grove
Republican · yes
+ 14 more
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Legislative focus on mental health in business
The measure signals a legislative interest in framing small business environments as key sites for public mental health intervention.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance15How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy0Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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