This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill proposes to clarify and enhance the relationship between state agencies and regional planning commissions in the State by providing:
1. Direct resources to regional planning commissions for the development of municipal ordinances, the examination of regional suitability for new housing developments and the development of model ordinances for the benefit of large and small communities;
2. Efficient delivery of technical assistance through the existing regional planning commission structure to provide cities and towns access to federal and state programs for housing, land use and economic development; and
3. Improved mapping and geographic information system support to accomplish state and regional goals.