The Lieutenant Governor's Office of Small Business Advocacy (OSBA) was temporarily established within the office of the Lieutenant Governor pursuant to Assembly Bill 184 of the 2021 Legislative Session, with an initial sunset date of June 30th, 2023. The sunset date was extended to June 30th, 2025, with the passage of Senate Bill 24 of the 2023 Legislative Session. OSBA's mission is to serve as an advocate for small business owners within state government. In coordination with other state agencies, OSBA serves as a centralized hub, connecting small business owners to available resources and working to resolve challenges and barriers to access.