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S 6291

Enacts the "economic development performance review act"; directs state agencies to conduct annual comprehensive performance review of economic development activities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

Requires state agencies to conduct annual, comprehensive reviews of their economic development activities to boost accountability, transparency, and oversight.

REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
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Bill Summary · S 6291

Summary of S 6291 — Economic Development Performance Review Act

Overview

S 6291 seeks to establish the “Economic Development Performance Review Act,” directing state agencies to conduct annual, comprehensive performance reviews of their economic development activities. The bill is introduced and currently referred to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business.

  • Bill number: S 6291
  • Title: Enacts the "economic development performance review act"
  • Primary sponsor: James Sanders Jr.
  • Introduced: March 10, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business
  • Related bills (prior sessions): S 3779, S 5533, S 1841, S 3306, S 3470, S 3368, S 2243, S 3284, S 4822

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to create a formal framework for evaluating the effectiveness of state economic development activities. By mandating annual, comprehensive performance reviews, the act would enhance accountability, transparency, and coordination across agencies involved in economic development.

Key Provisions (as described)

The available information confirms the following core requirement:

  • Annual comprehensive performance reviews: State agencies would be directed to conduct yearly evaluations of their economic development activities. The exact scope, metrics, methodology, and reporting format would be defined in the bill text (not provided in the summary).

Note: Specific provisions such as metrics, data governance, funding, enforcement mechanisms, or public reporting requirements are not detailed in the provided materials.

Affected Parties

  • State agencies involved in economic development (e.g., agencies administering programs, incentives, and initiatives designed to promote economic growth).
  • The Legislature and state policymakers seeking oversight of economic development activities.
  • Taxpayers and the public, through increased transparency and accountability of government programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 10, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business (likely the next step is committee review, potential amendments, and subsequent floor action).
  • Legislative actions listed for the bill show the same committee referral date (duplicate entry in the provided record).

Sponsorship and Related Bills

  • Sponsor: James Sanders Jr. (primary)
  • Related bills from prior sessions include: S 3779, S 5533, S 1841, S 3306, S 3470, S 3368, S 2243, S 3284, S 4822

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Accountability and Performance: If enacted, agencies would have to systematically measure and report on the effectiveness of their economic development activities, potentially improving alignment with priorities and outcomes.
  • Transparency: Annual reviews and resulting reports could provide clearer visibility into which programs deliver results and where resources are most effective.
  • Administrative Burden: Agencies may incur additional administrative workload to collect data, conduct analyses, and prepare reports.
  • Fiscal and Policy Implications: The final bill text would specify any funding needs, reporting deadlines, and whether findings influence program modifications or budget decisions.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor committee action in the Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business committee for amendments or passage.
  • Review the full bill text upon availability to understand specific metrics, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Note related bills from prior sessions for context on policy direction and potential changes in economic development oversight.

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

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