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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2968: Cluster-based economic dev

Establishing an industry cluster-based approach to economic development.

Summary

  • C Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to work with industry associations and organizations to identify industry clusters on a regional and state-wide basis.
  • C Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to develop strategies and services designed to strengthen the competitiveness of the state = s industry clusters.
  • C Defines A industry clusters @ as a geographic concentration of interdependent competitive firms that do business with each other. Clusters also include firms that sell inside and outside of the geographic region as well as support firms that supply raw materials, components, and business services.
  • HOUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING & TRADE COMMITTEE

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2968), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2000
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Velma Veloria (D-11)
Introduced
January 25, 2000 in the House
Last action
January 25, 2000
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
SB 6618
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Velma Veloria (D-11)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jim Dunn R-17William "Ike" Eickmeyer D-35Phil Rockefeller D-23Steve Conway D-29Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2968 in other sessions

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