HB 2658-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Directs the department of commerce to: (1) Establish a separate division to contain community services and housing programs; and

(2) Create a central point of access within the department for small business and entrepreneurial assistance.

Transfers powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce pertaining to: (1) County public health assistance and the developmental disabilities endowment to the department of health;

(2) Administrative and support services for the state building code council to the department of general administration; and

(3) The drug prosecution assistance program to the criminal justice training commission.

Transfers administrative powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce pertaining to the energy facility site evaluation council to the utilities and transportation commission.

Abolishes the municipal research council and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the department of commerce.