SB 6540 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Declares an intent that a strategic state-wide economic development plan be created that reflects the following goals and objectives:  (1) To create and maintain jobs and income that would not otherwise be created or maintained, and to increase wealth rather than to redistribute it;

     (2) to add value to private sector economic activity; and

     (3) to assist businesses in developing their business strategies, increasing the skills of their workers and managers, applying advanced technologies, developing infrastructure, accessing capital, and enhancing social capital.