SB478

Establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; establishing the Main Street Employee Ownership Grant Program; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.

Introduced·3/20/25

Pennsylvania SB478 establishes the Office of Employee Ownership to support employee-owned enterprises through technical and financial assistance.

Pennsylvania SB478 creates the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development. The office aims to aid businesses in forming employee-owned enterprises by providing outreach, education, and technical assistance. It establishes the Main Street Employee Ownership Grant Program for small businesses and offers financial assistance through loans and loan guarantees. The bill also mandates annual reporting on program impacts and prohibits discrimination in employment.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

12:30 PM

Community, Economic & Recreational Development (s) Hearing

History

Jul 17, 2025

Senate

Second consideration

Jul 17, 2025

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Reported as amended