To allow local retail taxes to pay for economic development officers. "Economic development officer" means a person employed by a county or an associate development organization who promotes economic development purposes within the county.   Official Text and Analysis.

To change the word "Officer" to "Office" in order to allow the funds to accommodate not only the economic officer but administrative staff as well. Funds are allowed to go the economic development office staff, instead of just to the economic development officer. Port districts are eligible to receive the funds collected through the rural county 0.08 percent sales and use tax to promote economic development purposes within the county.