Section 103 – Purpose.

• (1) The mission of the Economic Opportunity Act and the entities established herein is to catalyze strategic economic opportunities for all residents of the state with a vision of creating economically thriving communities, businesses, and families throughout the state.

• (2) The mission and vision are realized through targeted efforts that demonstrably improve quality of life, measured by the extent to which the efforts accomplish the following strategic goals:
  • (a) catalyzing targeted industry growth;
  • (b) supporting economically thriving communities;
  • (c) empowering students and workers with market-relevant skills;
  • (d) stimulating economic growth in rural and multicultural communities through household level efforts; and
  • (e) securing healthy and resilient ecosystems for current and future generations.

Enacted by Chapter 282, 2021 General Session