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2007 SESSION

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HB 3079 Appalachian Region Interstate Compact and Commission; created.

Introduced by: Danny C. Bowling | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Regional industrial facility authorities; Appalachian Region Interstate Compact. Expands the definition of "region" for purposes of creating regional authorities to include any locality within a jurisdiction participating in the Appalachian Region Interstate Compact, which is created by the bill and will become effective if at least one other state enacts the compact. A Commission is created with representation from member states to promote economic and workforce development in cooperation with local governments. Six Virginia members are appointed as follows: two by the Senate Committee on Rules and four by the Speaker of the House of Delegates. This bill is identical to SB 1340.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Regional industrial facility authorities.  Expands the definition of "region" for purposes of creating regional industrial facility authorities to include abutting areas, within the Commonwealth. Also, member localities are specifically authorized to enter into certain economic growth-sharing arrangements with localities outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Regional industrial facility authorities. Expands the definition of "region" for purposes of creating regional industrial facility authorities to include abutting areas, both within and outside the Commonwealth. Also, member localities are specifically authorized to enter into certain economic growth-sharing arrangements with localities outside the boundaries of the Commonwealth.