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2007 Committees
Community and Economic Development and Trade - Vice-Chair
The House Community and Economic Development and Trade Committee
considers issues relating to local and state economic development,
business assistance and financing, tourism, and other related concerns.
Community development issues include revitalizing and building
self-sufficiency for low-income communities and preserving communities
with distinct cultural identities. The committee also considers issues
relating to domestic and international trade.
Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee considers the operating budget
bill and bills with fiscal impact. In addition, the committee
specializes in pension policy.
Early Learning and Children’s Services
The House Early Learning and Children’s Services Committee considers
issues relating to early learning from birth to kindergarten; children
and family issues, including parent education, foster care, dependency,
child protective services, child welfare services, children’s mental
health and family reconciliation services; and family support programs,
including TANF. The committee also considers issues relating to at-risk
youth and youth violence prevention.
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