Rep. BAMBERG proposes the following Amendment No. to H. 3126 (COUNCIL\SA\3126C020.DF.SA21):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/SECTION __. (A)There is created the Small Business Relief Fund under the Department of Administration. A small business may apply for a grant for a financial loss incurred due to unvaccinated employees and the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

(B) From the Contingency Reserve Fund , there is appropriated five hundred million dollars to the Small Business Relief Fund. Funds are distributed on a first come first served basis until the fund is exhausted.

(C) The Department of Administration shall develop criteria for small businesses to receive a grant. /