In a vote of 57-17*, AB 361—California bill that would create a new corporate form called benefit corporation—passed its concurrence vote in CA Assembly today.

It is now on the way to Governor Brown’s desk where it will be for 12 days or less for his review and signature.
This is a key time to express support for AB 361.  AB 361 support letters, calls, op-ed pieces, blogs, tweets, personal meetings, emails and faxes can be directed to Brian Putler, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Fax: 916-558-3177.
You can catch up on the progress of AB 361 as well as read a fact sheet about the bill through links on this recent post:

Read more about today’s vote in this press release from Assemblymember Huffman’s office.

AB 361 (Benefit Corporation) Passes CA Assembly (News Release)
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*Note: These numbers have been updated from the when the post was originally posted (50-14) to reflect the final official vote count.

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