House Committee Approves Senate Economic Development Bill

The House Special Committee on Job Creation and Economic Development, chaired by Speaker Designee Representative Ron Richard, approved SB 718 with a few additions. The bill is sponsored by Senator Harry Kennedy.

The bill, which you may access by clicking here, would accomplish many of the economic development proposals this session. Click here for a detailed summary prepared by House Research Analyst Alice Hurley.

On that note, the author would like to thank the crack staff at House Research for their hard work this legislative session. I have the opportunity in my profession to interact with several of the House Research staff through work with various committees and they consistently provide excellent service to their committees, legislators and the public. They work long, hard hours with little thanks. The House Research division is led by Bill Tucker and his leadership shines through the work of his staff, including the ones I have the most contact with: Alice Hurley, Karla Strobel, and Roland Tackett. Thanks to all of you, and the rest of the House Research Staff, for another great session!

You may also access another summary, prepared by Senate Research Analyst Jason Zamkus, who also deserves thanks for a great job this session by clicking here.

Ray McCarty