Economic analysis.
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0013 Drafter: MRW LSO No.: 10LSO-0007 Effective Date: VETOED Enrolled Act No.: SEA0048 Chapter No.: Prime Sponsor: Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: Economic analysis. Subject: Economic analysis. Summary/Major Elements: Current law does not provide for the analysis of economic impacts to state and federal surface and mineral lands from various resource and energy development and production. This bill provides for the Economic Analysis Division to collect, compile, analyze and distribute county economic data. It provides for the establishment of uniform data criteria and allows for confidentiality of information. The bill authorizes 1 full-time person and $312,000 from the general fund to the Department of Administration and Information to perform the economic analysis. Comments: Report required - The bill requires the Department of Administration and Information to report to the Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Interim Committee and the Joint Appropriations Committee no later than January 1, 2012 on the department's progress in implementing the economic analysis and the funds expended for the economic analysis. THIS BILL WAS VETOED. The Governor stated that it is a function of the counties, not the State, to gather and analyze economic data on behalf of the counties. He questioned what recourse a county would have if the State incorrectly gathered or analyzed the date. The Governor also stated the $312,000 cost to expand State government is not the best use of the Business Ready Program dollars. (The bill appropriated $312,000 from the general fund.)
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 11:50 PM
H01
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that additional research regarding the NEPA process revealed concerns about including 'socio' in the bill, leading to a recommendation to remove it. They also note that reducing funding aligns with the other body's position while still allowing the program to start.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that after discussion and analysis of various amendments regarding spending, public records, socioeconomic data, reporting requirements, and cleanup language, the committee reached a consensus on these changes. They recommend voting in favor of the report because the resulting bill makes sense.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurring because the House increased funding after further discussion with the division and clarified public records language, though they express some concern about the cost increase.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurrence because adding socioeconomic analysis doubles the workload and requires more manpower without a corresponding increase in funding.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurrence because they believe tasking the division with socioeconomic analysis is improbable given their current capabilities and unclear deliverables.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurrence because the bill has expanded beyond its original scope of economic analysis, and more information is needed from the House committee.
Why they voted this way
He argues that counties need this critical information because federal agencies control most land in public-land states but often fail to represent local interests or attend meetings.
S02
Why they voted this way
He believes an economic evaluation would provide objective data necessary for better decision-making instead of relying on special interest groups or gut feelings.
Why they voted this way
He argues the bill will not simplify complex decisions for counties and asserts that increasing government size is contrary to current goals.
S26
Why they voted this way
He compares supporting this bill to a business decision where spending money is necessary during tough times to enhance ability and keep people employed, arguing counties currently lack the data needed to deal with federal agencies.
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Adopted 2nd reading by SIMPSON
Failed 2nd reading by MADDEN
Adopted 3rd reading by SEMLEK
Adopted 3rd reading by SIMPSON
Adopted Committee of the Whole by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted Standing Committee by H05
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by BEBOUT
Failed 2nd reading by PETERSON
Adopted 3rd reading by BEBOUT
Adopted Standing Committee by GEIS
Failed Standing Committee by MEIER