An Act 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.

This bill increases the annual funding for the Office of Small Business Advocate by $136,000, raising the total appropriation to $2,262,000. The additional money comes from a restricted revenue account within the state's General Fund and is designated specifically for this office within the Department of Community and Economic Development. As a direct result, the office will have more financial resources available to carry out its duties, which typically include assisting small business owners with regulatory issues and connecting them with support services. The legislation is a straightforward budget adjustment that does not alter the office's existing responsibilities or create new programs.