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1999 SESSION
(HB2188)AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
1. Page 7, introduced, line 10, after order
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7. The Secretary of Technology shall have the following powers and duties concerning strategy development, planning and budgeting for technology programs in the Commonwealth:
a. Monitor trends and advances in fundamental technologies of interest and importance to the economy of the Commonwealth and direct and approve a stakeholder-driven technology strategy development process that results in a comprehensive and coordinated view of research and development goals for industry, academia and government in the Commonwealth. This strategy shall be updated biennially and submitted to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
b. Work closely with the appropriate federal research and development agencies and program managers to maximize the participation of Commonwealth industries and universities in these programs consistent with agreed strategy goals.
c. Direct the development of plans and programs for strengthening the technology resources of the Commonwealth's high technology industry sectors and for assisting in the strengthening and development of the Commonwealth's Regional Technology Councils.
d. Direct the development of plans and programs for improving access to capital for technology-based entrepreneurs.
2. Page 7, introduced, line 43, after and
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3. Page 8, introduced, line 25, after institution.
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This shall not supersede the responsibility of a board of visitors for the management and operation of an institution of higher education.
4. Page 8, introduced, line 41, after services.
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It is in the interest of the Commonwealth that its institutions of higher education be in the forefront of developments in technology. Therefore the provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to hamper the pursuit of the missions of the institutions in instruction and research.
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