An Act providing for the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program; establishing the Waterfront Redevelopment Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
HB 1794 creates a Waterfront Redevelopment Fund to provide grants for revitalizing waterfront areas across the state. It requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to manage the fund and distribute grants to eligible local projects, such as public access improvements or environmental upgrades. This bill directly affects municipalities, community groups, and developers working on waterfront sites by providing dedicated funding for redevelopment initiatives. The program establishes clear administrative procedures for grant applications and disbursement under the department's oversight.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 11, 2025
Last action Aug 11, 2025
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Aug 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Pat Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Prokopiak
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
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