HB731

AN ACT relating to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Establishes the Geographic Information Advisory Council to advise on geographic information systems.

The bill establishes the Geographic Information Advisory Council, attached to the Commonwealth Office of Technology, to advise on geographic information and systems. The council recommends policies for state and local jurisdictions to improve public administration. Members include representatives from various state agencies and organizations, appointed by the Governor. The council coordinates with geographic information systems users to minimize redundancy and ensure needs are met. Council members cannot receive compensation, have conflicts of interest, or be lobbyists.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–0 · Mar 17
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 260

95 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

House Committee On Local Government

History

Mar 17

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 17

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 16

House

3rd reading, passed 95-0