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Commerce would craft statewide economic development plan under bill proponents call long overdue

Senate Business, Trade and Economic Development Committee · January 29, 2026
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Summary

SB 6,289 would require the Department of Commerce to prepare a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan by Sept. 1, 2026, with bipartisan and stakeholder support, though witnesses urged more funding and time for outreach.

The committee heard SB 6,289, which would direct the Department of Commerce to develop and maintain a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan. Staff told the committee the plan must be completed by Sept. 1, 2026 and updated every two years; the language resembles an existing budget proviso that allocates $150,000 toward…

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