Manufacturing Development Commission; increases size to 14 members by adding a representative. (SB981)

Introduced By

Sen. Frank Wagner (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Manufacturing Development Commission. Increases the size of the Commission to 14 members by adding a representative of Norfolk State University or Virginia State University as a member of the Commission. Amends § 30-275 (“(For contingent expiration date \u2013 See Editor\u2019s note) Manufacturing Development Commission; purpose; membership; terms; compensation and expenses; staff; voting on recommendations.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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