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Committee hears report recommending formal sister‑state program; draft bill to be placed on agenda
Summary
A legislative working group recommended creating a formal sister‑state program with an application process and periodic review; the committee agreed to place a draft bill on a future agenda for testimony and consideration. Funding and local sponsor capacity were identified as key implementation issues.
The Belmont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development on Jan. 8 heard a report from a legislative working group that recommends creating a formal sister‑state program and drafting a bill to establish application, selection and review processes.
Tim Tiani, a state employee who led the working group’s presentation, told the committee the group met monthly after being formed during the 2024 legislative session and produced a report with concrete recommendations. “This working group…was one of those enjoyable things I’ve done as a state employee,” Tiani said, describing the group as “thoughtful” and “thorough.” He said the group recommends forming a selection committee, establishing scoring criteria for applications, and…
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