Authorizes the department of economic development to give a preference to any tourist promotion agency that is promoting the sport of stickball
This bill directs the state's Department of Economic Development to prioritize tourist promotion agencies that advertise the sport of stickball. By amending existing economic development laws, it requires the department to favor agencies supporting this specific activity when planning tourism campaigns. The legislation aims to boost tourism by integrating stickball promotion into state marketing efforts, with changes taking effect roughly six months after passage.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2024
Last action Jun 6, 2024
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Mar 25, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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