To amend the Delta Development Act to add the Kentucky counties of Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the Delta Regional Authority area, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends section 4(2)(C) of the Delta Development Act, which defines the Delta Regional Authority area for Kentucky. It changes the county list by replacing the phrase covering Union with a list that includes Union, Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio. The practical effect is to make Daviess County, Hancock County, and Ohio County eligible for Delta Regional Authority area status and the economic-development programs tied to that geography.
Who Benefits and How
Daviess County, Kentucky benefits because it is added to the Delta Regional Authority area. Hancock County, Kentucky benefits because it is added to the DRA area. Ohio County, Kentucky benefits because it is added to the DRA area. Local governments and development organizations in those counties benefit from potential access to DRA programs and regional planning. Residents and businesses in the added counties may benefit from infrastructure, workforce, and economic-development opportunities available through the DRA.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Delta Regional Authority staff must incorporate the three added Kentucky counties into area eligibility and program administration. Federal and State development officials must update maps, guidance, and application materials for the expanded Kentucky area. Existing DRA applicants may face broader competition for attention or funds if the eligible area expands. Federal taxpayers bear any additional appropriated costs if the expanded area leads to more funded projects.
Key Provisions
- Adds Daviess County, Kentucky to the Delta Regional Authority area.
- Adds Hancock County, Kentucky to the Delta Regional Authority area.
- Adds Ohio County, Kentucky to the Delta Regional Authority area.
- Amends the Kentucky county list in the Delta Development Act.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Adds the Kentucky counties of Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio to the Delta Regional Authority area by amending the Delta Development Act county list.
Key Policy Areas
Regional Development, Kentucky, Delta Regional Authority
Primary Purpose
Adds the Kentucky counties of Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio to the Delta Regional Authority area by amending the Delta Development Act county list.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- Daviess County Kentucky
- Hancock County Kentucky
- Ohio County Kentucky
- Local development organizations
- Residents in added counties
- Businesses in added counties
Identified Costs
- Delta Regional Authority staff
- Federal development officials
- Kentucky development officials
- Existing DRA applicants
- Federal taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and …
Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in …
Introduced in House
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