HB 1628 - DIGEST |
Creates the defense community compatibility account. |
Authorizes the department of commerce to expend money from the account to provide state matching funds for projects identified by local governments to address incompatible development near military installations. |
Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Evaluate and rank applications using objective criteria; |
(2) Consider the degree to which project is compatible with the criteria established in the United States department of defense's readiness and environmental protection integration program; |
(3) Produce a biennial report identifying a list of projects to address incompatible developments near military installations; and |
(4) Consult with the commanders of United States military installations in the state to identify eligible projects. |