HB 895 Summary

• Establishes the operating budget for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for fiscal years 2019-2021

• Appropriates $200,000 in general funds annually to county economic development boards for business plan formulation

• Establishes one permanent Accountant IV position with appropriations of $26,478 (FY 2019-2020) and $52,956 (FY 2020-2021)

• Funds various planning initiatives including GIS program enhancement ($200,000 and $100,000), transit-oriented development program manager ($22,560 annually), and office equipment ($21,200 and $13,700)

• Appropriates $383,956 (FY 2019-2020) and $518,152 (FY 2020-2021) in special funds for statewide planning and coordination with 5 permanent positions authorized