SB 5983-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/13/97)

     Declares that certain industrial investments merit special designation and treatment by governmental bodies when they are proposed.  Such investments bolster the economies of their locale and impact the economy of the state as a whole.  It is the intention of the legislature to recognize industrial investments and projects of state-wide significance and to encourage local governments and state agencies to expedite their completion.

     Provides that additional state assistance for school construction may be given to districts that face a special school housing burden because of industrial projects of state-wide significance.