(1) There shall be a small business advocate within the office of the comptroller of the treasury to answer questions and provide information to residents of this state who are starting a small business or who already own a small business.
(2) The small business advocate is authorized to informally mediate and assist with the resolution of issues concerning small business owners and state departments and agencies.
(3) The small business advocate shall be chosen by the comptroller of the treasury from existing personnel within the comptroller's office and the comptroller shall implement this part without using additional resources.