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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises legislative intent relating to Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI); redefines term "rural area of opportunity"; revises duties, responsibilities, & membership of REDI; revises reporting requirements.
AI Summary
This bill revises the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) to focus on the challenges of the state's rural areas of opportunity and economically distressed rural communities. It redefines the term "rural area of opportunity," expands the duties and responsibilities of REDI, and revises the membership and reporting requirements. The bill also allows the Governor to waive certain economic development incentive criteria for rural areas of opportunity, provides for the reduction or waiver of financial match requirements for projects in rural areas, and makes various changes to other statutes related to rural economic development.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture and Property Rights Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/333 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/333/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0333/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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