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Committee unanimously reports out substitute to help agencies coordinate federal grant applications

Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee · January 23, 2026
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Summary

The committee voted to report out a proposed substitute for House Bill 2,186 (H3097.2), narrowing Commerce Department duties to inventory and award processes only when legislative appropriations exist; the substitute passed the committee by voice/roll call (10 ayes, 3 excused).

The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Friday voted to report out a proposed substitute to House Bill 2,186 (H3097.2), intended to support state efforts to secure federal economic-development funds.

Staff described the substitute as limiting some Commerce Department requirements—such as inventorying grant opportunities, developing scoring criteria, and establishing award…

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