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HF 1851

Commissioner of employment and economic development annual reports on grantee performance required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Wayne Johnson

Overview: HF 1851, "Commissioner of employment and economic development annual reports on grantee performance required", was introduced and referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Ec

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1851

Overview: HF 1851, "Commissioner of employment and economic development annual reports on grantee performance required", was introduced and referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to submit annual reports on the performance of grantees who receive funding from the department. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in the use of state economic development funds.

Key Provisions:
- Mandate the DEED Commissioner to submit annual reports on the performance and outcomes of grantees who receive funding from the department
- Require the reports to include information on the number of jobs created or retained, the amount of private investment leveraged, and other relevant metrics

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The DEED Commissioner and department will be responsible for collecting and reporting the required grantee performance data
- Grantees receiving DEED funding will be subject to increased reporting and accountability requirements
- Policymakers and the public will have access to more information on the effectiveness of state economic development programs

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced and referred to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy committee, indicating that it is in the early stages of the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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