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LA SR202
Resolution
AI Summary
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Creates the Task Force on Technology and Research Parks to study effectiveness of Louisiana's technology and research parks, with a written report due to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs by March 1, 2026
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Task force must examine: number of businesses using research parks since January 2020, funds invested, participation by disadvantaged businesses, business retention rates, and identification of most and least successful parks
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Nine-member task force includes the Senate president (as chairman), Senate Commerce Committee chairman, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, presidents of four university systems (LSU, Southern, UL, LCTCS), Louisiana Business and Industry president, and a Louisiana Small Business Association member
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Designee names due to Secretary of the Senate by August 15, 2025; first meeting required by September 15, 2026; members serve without compensation
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Task force terminates upon report submission or June 1, 2025, whichever occurs first; meetings subject to Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law
Legislative Description
Creates a task force to study the effectiveness of technology and research parks and to make recommendations on its findings.
TECHNOLOGY
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
6/12/2025