# Establishment of "Small Business Protection Rebate Program" for reimbursement of security hardware and software costs by small business enterprises

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- Record number: **O2024-0010006**
- Type: Ordinance; category: City Council
- Status: In Committee (Re-Referred)
- Sponsor: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (3): [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
- Committee: [Committee on Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- Submitted Date: Jun 7, 2024
- Introduction Date: Jun 12, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=3F2ECCAD-ED24-EF11-840A-001DD806E707)

## Timeline

- Jun 12, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 21, 2024: Recommended for Re-Referral, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended for Re-Referral by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 22, 2024: Referred. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [License O10006.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/240846e9-e57b-465a-9a98-eb9af74177dc.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [W36 - Small Business Protection Rebate Program .pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/23cbde7e-8d4e-4686-a83c-a0683f5e1184.pdf) (Legislation)

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