HB 724

Establishes the NC-Federal Alignment for Critical Technologies Task Force (Task Force) within the Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Office). Requires the Task Force to consist of Office members and permits inclusion of members of UNC constituent institutions and the private sector at the Office's discretion. Lists four duties of the Task Force, including (1) researching ways to streamline State, federal, and private resources to promote the science and technology industries in the State and (2) developing short-, mid-, and long-term economic development-related strategies and recommendations to increase the patronage and prevalence of the science and technology industries in the State, with particular emphasis on attracting out-of-state investment. Directs the Task Force to annually report its findings and recommendations to the specified NCGA committee. Details required content of the report.