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Committee approves amendment to HB1524 to authorize Commerce grants for regional planning councils
Summary
The Appropriations - Government Operations Division approved an amendment to House Bill 1524 that would authorize the Department of Commerce to award grants to regional planning councils to support local implementation of state programs.
The Appropriations - Government Operations Division approved an amendment to House Bill 1524 that would authorize the Department of Commerce to award grants to regional planning councils to support local and regional implementation of state-authorized programs, including housing initiatives, regional workforce programs, rural catalyst projects and local food and grocery efforts.
Senator Dwyer, who moved the amendment, described it as “a complete hog house amendment,” saying the change removes a requirement to develop biennial work plans and eliminates a separate appropriation so the department may award grants under its existing authority. Dwyer said the amendment “authorizes as a policy matter the…
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