HB2036 - ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE

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Creates the Entrepreneur-in-Residence Act. Establishes an Entrepreneur-in-Residence Pilot Program. Provides for the nomination, appointment, term of service, and compensation of entrepreneurs-in-residence. Requires the Director or Secretary of specified State agencies to appoint entrepreneurs-in-residence and to issue a report on the program to the General Assembly and the Governor by January 1, 2028. Describes the duties of appointed entrepreneurs-in-residence. Provides that an entrepreneur-in-residence shall report directly to the Governor and may provide recommendations for programmatic improvements to the nominating authorities. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2030. Defines terms. Effective immediately.