Community and Economic Development Committee 3/22/04

The Senate Community and Economic Development Committee met on Monday, March 22, 2004 and unanimously reported out the following bill as amended:

Senate Bill 1026 (LaValle)   This bill creates and codifies the Pennsylvania Economic Development Authority within Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations), and authorize it to provide funding for a newly established First Industries Program.

Amendment A0680 (Punt)   This amendment removes Section 5 of Act 12 of 2004 (providing for Keystone Innovation Zones) and places the provision into this bill. The section pertains to funds appropriated to DCED for the Base Retention and Conversion Pennsylvania Action Committee (BRAC-PAC) activities.  

Community and Economic Development Committee 10/15/03

The Senate Community and Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 and unanimously voted to table the following bill:

House Bill 525 (Bishop)   This bill establishes the Abandoned Business Facilities Act.

Community and Economic Development Committee 5/6/03

The Senate Community and Economic Development Committee met on May 6, 2003 and unanimously reported out the following bills as committed:

Senate Bill 10 (Brightbill)   This bill provides for an economic enhancement program in the Dept. of Community and Economic Development and establishes the Economic Enhancement Fund.

Senate Bill 230 (Robbins)   This bill provides for a Deputy Secretary for Local Government Services in the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Senate Bill 553 (Kukovich)   This bill provides for a program to promote economic development in downtown areas and also establishes the Discover Pennsylvania's Downtowns program.

Senate Resolution 49 (Dent)   This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners program and its continued growth and success in and for the State of Pennsylvania.

 

Community and Economic Development Committee 2/25/03

The Community and Economic Development Committee met today to consider the nomination of Dennis Yablonsky as Secretary of DCED.  The nominee was unanimously voted out committee with a favorable report.