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Committee Backs Bill Directing Commerce to Develop Five‑Year Statewide Economic Plan
Summary
House Bill 1595 would require the Department of Commerce to develop a five‑year statewide economic development plan. The committee adopted two sponsor amendments adjusting advisory‑committee membership and removing a required summit; the bill was reported out with a do‑pass recommendation (11 ayes, 2 excused).
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Feb. 14 voted to report House Bill 1595 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation. The bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a five‑year statewide economic development plan and establish an advisory committee to guide that work.
Martha Whaling, committee staff, summarized the bill and two sponsor amendments. Amendment WALE 215 added a second industry association slot to the…
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