HB 895 Summary

• Appropriates operating budget funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) for fiscal biennium July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.

• Provides $200,000 annually (general funds) for county economic development boards to formulate business plans.

• Establishes one permanent Accountant IV position with funding of $26,478 (FY 2019-2020) and $52,956 (FY 2020-2021) in general funds.

• Allocates funds for GIS program enhancement ($200,000 FY 2019-2020; $100,000 FY 2020-2021), transit-oriented development program manager ($22,560 annually), and office equipment ($21,200 and $13,700).

• Authorizes 5.00 permanent positions with $383,956 (FY 2019-2020) and $518,152 (FY 2020-2021) in special funds for statewide planning and coordination program.