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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2969: Local economic development

Encouraging local economic development.

Summary

  • C Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is develop strategies designed to encourage economic growth and opportunities in community empowerment zones.
  • C Adds A industry clusters @ to the groups receives development services and training from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development.
  • 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 2969), 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
William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35)
Introduced
January 25, 2000 in the House
Last action
January 25, 2000
Requested by
Governor
Companion bill
ESB 6617
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jim Dunn R-17Velma Veloria D-11Lynn Kessler D-24

Votes

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

History

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HB 2969 in other sessions

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