Bill Summary
SB 1214 Economic Development (2015 Session)
Economic Development; Expanding the definition of the term “blighted area” to include a substantial number or percentage of properties damaged by sinkhole activity which are not adequately repaired or stabilized; requiring the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to recommend to the Governor approval or disapproval of a project that will receive funds from specified programs; creating the Quick Action Closing Fund Escrow Account within the State Board of Administration; requiring the DEO to recertify the professional golf hall of fame facility annually, etc. APPROPRIATION: $23,800,000.00 Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2015
02/24/15
SENATE
Filed
02/27/15
SENATE
Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations
03/05/15
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Commerce and Tourism, 03/10/15, 10:00 am, 110 S
03/10/15
SENATE
Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; 6 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/10/15
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Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
03/16/15
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On Committee agenda - Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, 03/19/15, 9:30 am, 301 S
03/19/15
SENATE
Favorable with CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; 8 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/23/15
SENATE
Now in Appropriations
04/16/15
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Appropriations, 04/21/15, 10:00 am, 412 K - PCS
04/21/15
SENATE
Favorable with CS by Appropriations; 17 Yeas, 2 Nays
04/23/15
SENATE
Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
04/24/15
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Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 04/27/15, 8:30 am, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)
04/24/15
SENATE
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
04/27/15
SENATE
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/29/15
04/29/15
SENATE
Temporarily Postponed on Second Reading
04/29/15
SENATE
Retained on Calendar
05/01/15
SENATE
Died on Calendar
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