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Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Women's Business Ownership Act of 2015. Creates the Women's Business Ownership Council within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides for the membership of the Council. Provides that the Council shall conduct necessary hearings and issue an annual report regarding the status of women business owners, make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding private sector initiatives that would provide management and technical assistance to women-owned businesses, promote greater access to public and private sector financing and procurement opportunities for these businesses, and take testimony and request information from State agencies. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Women's Business Ownership Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Effective immediately.
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