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This bill appropriates $2,243,000 from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which is part of the Department of Community and Economic Development, to support the office's operations for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The funding is specifically designated to cover the operational expenses of the OSBA, an agency that typically provides support, resources, and advocacy for small businesses in Pennsylvania. The bill specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately, whichever occurs later, ensuring that the funding will be available at the start of the specified fiscal year.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=285