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SENATE BILL 6289

BySenators Kauffman, Cortes, C. Wilson, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles, Shewmake, and Valdez

AN ACT Relating to the creation of a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; and adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:

The department shall develop a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan. At a minimum, the plan shall establish goals and strategies for state-supported economic development activities in the state, utilizing analysis of economic and industry data. The plan shall be completed by November 1, 2026, and updated every two years thereafter. Completed plans must be delivered to the appropriate committees of the legislature.

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