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PA HB2202
PA HB2202Further providing for activities and powers of the authority in general; establishing the Minority Business Development Program; and providing for reports.
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Introduced
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
In Committee
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
Crossed Over
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 22, 1974 (P.L.598, No.206), entitled "An act creating the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority as a governmental instrumentality and as a body corporate and politic; prescribing the rights, powers and duties of such authority; authorizing such authority to acquire by gift or purchase; to make loans, guarantees or other financial accommodations to minority business enterprises, to borrow money and issue bonds therefor, providing for the payment of such bonds and giving security therefor, prescribing the rights of the holders of such bonds; providing that no debt of the Commonwealth shall be incurred in the exercise of any powers granted by this act; exempting the property and securities of such authority from taxation; authorizing the authority to enter into contracts with and to accept grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof; providing for the examination of the accounts and affairs of the authority; and making an appropriation," further providing for activities and powers of the authority in general; and establishing the <-- Minority Business Development Program; AND PROVIDING FOR <-- REPORTS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority Act to further provide for the activities and powers of the authority. It establishes the Minority Business Development Program within the authority to provide minority business enterprises with various forms of financial assistance, including equity or patient capital, gap financing, and soft loans. The bill sets guidelines for the program, including an application process, eligibility requirements, allowable uses of awards, and maximum award amounts. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to conduct a study every five years on all awards, grants, and programs granted under the authority and report its findings to the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (13)
Scott Conklin (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (on 05/17/2024)
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