SB2716Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Cooperatives.
Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes a Cooperative Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to award grants to support the establishment of new cooperatives in the State. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2031.
Where it stands
The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EDT, WAM.
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 1:11PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on EDT deferred the measure until 02-19-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
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