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GA SB235

GA SB235
"HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Act"; enact


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents and university system, so as to create the HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Commission; to provide for membership and operation; to provide for an executive director; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for powers and duties; to authorize the commission to accept funding from public or private grants, devises, and bequests; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the HBCU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Planning Districts Commission, comprised of 11 members appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and minority leaders. The commission will oversee the creation of five planning districts around specific HBCU campuses, with advisory committees for each district to study economic and community development needs and initiatives. The commission is authorized to accept public and private funding, and must submit annual reports on the activities and recommendations of the advisory committees. The bill aims to leverage resources and support innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship at HBCUs and in the surrounding communities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

House Higher Education (14:00:00 3/25/2024 406 CLOB) (on 03/25/2024)

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