This bill provides for an economic diversification council to oversee and promote economic diversification activities in the state.  The bill details the council duties, deliverables and staff.

WAM ACTION: 2/28/17, Senate concurred with House amendments.  

WAM ACTION: 2/27/17, bill passed House COW as amended 45-15. 

WAM ACTION: 2/24/17, bill passed House COW on second reading as amended. 

WAM ACTION:2/14/17, Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, passed House Appropriations 4-1.   

WAM ACTION: Rick Kaysen testified in support of the bill, passed House Minerals 8-1.  

WAM ACTION: 1/25/17, bill passed committee 4-1; amended that $1.5 of the $2.5M will be used for workforce development utilizing community colleges for training.