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GA HB951
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Shaw
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation within the University System of Georgia, to be physically located at a college or institution that awards Bachelor of Science degrees in rural community development
- Creates a new 12-member Georgia Rural Development Council to guide the Center, with 6 members appointed by the Governor (representing leadership, business, finance, logistics, health care, and education), 3 by the Speaker of the House, and 3 by the President of the Senate
- Transfers the business and responsibilities of the Centers of Innovation Agribusiness from the Department of Economic Development to the new Center, which will serve as a central information and research hub for rural leadership training, community planning, and industry-specific assistance
- Requires the Center to annually submit a ten-year strategic plan to the General Assembly for review by standing committees on agriculture and economic development
- Creates a deputy commissioner for rural Georgia position within the Georgia Department of Economic Development and repeals the existing Georgia Rural Development Council under Title 50, replacing it with the new council structure under the Center
Legislative Description
Education; establish Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation; provisions
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2018
Committee Referrals
Economic Development and Tourism3/1/2018
Small Business Development2/15/2018
Full Bill Text
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