Senate Economic Development and House Commerce - 2026-04-16 - 9:05AM

Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs · April 16, 2026

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Chair Allison Clarkson opened the session, identified the committee (Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs) and framed tourism as a major economic engine, saying the sector supports more than $4,000,000,000 in economic activity and helps attract new residents.

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Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs held a Tourism Economy Day hearing where industry leaders described tourism’s economic importance and urged streamlined permitting, workforce training and clearer resources for small lodging and hospitality businesses.

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