SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTION House SponsorsRep. Michael Tryon 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 805/8.31 new Creates the Small Business Protection Act. Sets forth notice, comment, and hearing procedures that the State, a unit of local government, a school district, or a not-for-profit entity that receives governmental funding must follow before providing assistance to another such entity. Requires a hearing if a competing small business would lose market share because of the assistance. Preempts home rule powers. Exempts from the reimbursement requirements of the State Mandates Act. 2/2/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Tryon 2/5/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/7/2007HouseAssigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die