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HB 1233 Manufacturing Development Commission; created, report.

Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Manufacturing Development Commission.  Establishes the Manufacturing Development Commission as a legislative commission to assess the manufacturing needs in the Commonwealth and formulate legislative and regulatory remedies to ensure the future of the manufacturing sector in Virginia.  The bill also provides that the Secretary of Commerce and Trade serve ex officio.  The provisions of this act expire on July 1, 2009.  In addition, if the Commission is not funded during its first year of study, the Joint Rules Committee must approve its expenses.  However, if the Commission is not funded for any year thereafter, the provisions of this act shall expire July 1 of the fiscal year that the Commission fails to receive funding.  This bill is identical to SB 261 (Wagner).

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Manufacturing Development Commission.  Establishes the Manufacturing Development Commission as a legislative commission to assess the manufacturing needs in the Commonwealth and formulate legislative and regulatory remedies to ensure the future of the manufacturing sector in Virginia.  The bill also provides that the Secretary of Commerce and Trade serve ex officio.  The provisions of this act expire on July 1, 2009.  In addition, if the Commission is not funded during its first year of study, the Joint Rules Committee must approve its expenses.  However, if the Commission is not funded for any year thereafter, the provisions of this act shall expire July 1 of the fiscal year that the Commission fails to receive funding.  This will is identical to SB 261 (Wagner).

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Manufacturing Development Commission.  Establishes the Manufacturing Development Commission as a permanent legislative body. The Commission will be responsible for assessing manufacturing needs and formulating legislative and regulatory remedies to ensure the future of the manufacturing sector in Virginia. Its membership will consist of three members of the Senate, five members of the House of Delegates, and five nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor, who are to include the president of the Virginia Manufacturers Association; the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade; a representative of higher education; a representative from economic development; and a representative of a Virginia manufacturer.