HB0121S2002

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“(e) The joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee, in consultation with the governor, the college of engineering, the school of energy resources at the university of Wyoming and the community college commission, shall:

(i) Assist in the development of the parameters for the renovation and reconstruction plan for the college of engineering at the university of Wyoming, which plan shall be designed in cost and approach to lead the university toward a tier one academic and research institution in areas of excellence appropriate for Wyoming. It is anticipated that the budget for the project will approximate one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00) or so much as is reasonably needed to accomplish this task;

(ii) Develop a plan for the use of an appropriate amount of anticipated remaining abandoned mine land funds to fund programs that support and enhance new and existing technologies important to the economy of Wyoming. The programs may include grants and equipment purchases that will recruit and retain innovative research and technological advances with a goal to create sustainable jobs and economic development along with improving the prestige and quality of teaching at the college of engineering and community colleges.”. BEBOUT, NICHOLAS