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PA SB163
PA SB163Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $2,262,000 from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) in the Department of Community and Economic Development for its operational expenses during the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The bill specifies that the appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately after passage, whichever occurs later. The Office of Small Business Advocate is a state-level agency that typically provides support, resources, and advocacy for small businesses in Pennsylvania, helping them navigate regulatory challenges, access funding, and promote economic growth. This appropriation ensures that the OSBA will have the necessary funding to continue its operations and support small businesses throughout the specified fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Re-committed to Appropriations (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=163 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0532 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2025/0/SB0163P0532.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0163&pn=0532 |
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