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HB 2602: DBEDT; TRAVEL; TOURISM; SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE; CLIMATE RESILIENCE; MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-18

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-19: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).)

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Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry.  Requires annual reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection3MIN
Feb 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection32SEC
Feb 17, 2026

House Standing Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems1MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Tourism1MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Tourism

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems1MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Tourism1MIN
Feb 5, 2026

House Standing Committee on Tourism

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