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FL H0333

FL H0333
Rural Economic Development Initiative


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Introduced
01/20/2017
In Committee
02/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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