2016 House Bill 5652

Revise port authority subsidy detail

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Wendell Byrd (D-3)

To change the definition of port authority facilities in the state “Strategic Fund” law that authorizes various selective subsidies and tax break to particular businesses. The new definition would be any property “necessary to enhance commercial or recreational maritime activities.” See House Bill 5651.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

May 25, 2016

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2016

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment