Committee Hears Bill to Create Statewide Economic Development and Competitiveness Plan

Feb 24, 2026

Sen. Claudia Kaufman and Commerce officials urged support for Substitute Senate Bill 6,289, which would require the Department of Commerce to deliver a statewide economic development plan by June 30, 2027 and update it every five years; industry groups stressed the need for adequate implementation funding.

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Senator Claudia Kaufman (47th Legislative District) introduced Substitute Senate Bill 6,289 and asked the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee to support a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan that would be produced by the Department of Commerce.

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