H1030 - 2016 Appropriations Act. (SL 2016-94)

Overview: Sec. 15.1 of S.L. 2016-94 directs the Department of Commerce to report:

• Its proposed broadband initiative and its proposed use of deobligated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support that initiative.
• On the feasibility of using CDBG funds, including deobligated CDBG funds, to establish a program to assist with economic development of commercial oyster fisheries in coastal communities.
• On the feasibility of using CDBG funds, including deobligated CDBG funds, to create a program to provide a source of funding and assistance for small food retailers operating in the State in low-income areas to improve access to healthy foods.

This section became effective July 1, 2016.