> Come on, put yourself in their shoes. It's a small business. They made money, but probably not tons. Their personal capital is tied up in an obsolete business

> Come on, put yourself in their shoes. It's a small business. They made money, but probably not tons. Their personal capital is tied up in an obsolete business, which has had its value drop due to technology changes, so they probably can't sell it for whatever they expected. They'll probably see large personal losses, and it's never easy transitioning to a new line of work. Yea but think of all the other small businesses not getting this extra help. This bill is meant to stop restaurants from using EV charging as an incentive for people to spend money. It’s well discussed that gas stations make money from the convenience store not from gas. A restaurant that gives away free EV charging is essentially the same idea, except electricity is so cheap they don’t bother selling it to you at cost. Why should we be thinking of the gas station owner selling a toxic fuel destroying the planet instead of the local restauranteur thoughtfully adding a hook to her sell. Besides, what ever happened to the free market? If we stop subsidizing gas and people go to gas stations less, then I’d be sympathetic to the gas station owners. But I still wouldn’t want it to come at the expense of other businesses! I would much rather support and pass laws that help restaurant and shop owners than gas station owners. PS I Think a healthy welfare system that supports the gas station owner and her family would also be a good thing.