CA SB1116

Creates the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund in the State Treasury to be administered by the Office of Small Business Advocate for awarding grants to small nonprofit performing arts organizations to hire and retain employees.

Limits eligibility to nonprofit performing arts organizations or Model C fiscally sponsored performing arts organizations with adjusted gross revenue of $2,000,000 or less, excluding after school programs, conservatories, foundations, youth groups, and other specified organization types.

Requires applicants to demonstrate public performances through production documentation, submit IRS tax-exempt determination letters, articles of incorporation, financial records from the previous three years, diversity and harassment policies, and sexual harassment training certification.

Establishes a reimbursement schedule based on adjusted gross revenue ranging from 80% reimbursement for organizations earning up to $250,000 to 20% for organizations earning $1,750,001-$2,000,000, covering the first $10,000 of payroll expenses per employee per quarter.

Requires grant recipients to certify funds are used solely for employee payroll expenses, maintain no employee misclassification judgments, and provide organizational information including employee counts, budget percentages, and venue details to the office for compliance verification.