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CT HB07306
CT HB07306An Act Concerning Recommendations From The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives' Blue Ribbon Commission On Tourism.
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Introduced
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
In Committee
05/24/2019
05/24/2019
Crossed Over
05/22/2019
05/22/2019
Passed
06/28/2019
06/28/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2019
07/08/2019
Introduced Session
2019 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To require the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to develop a plan to implement recommendations from the speaker of the House of Representative's Blue Ribbon Commission on Tourism.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Connecticut Tourism Council within the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop and oversee the state's tourism promotion efforts. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a study on wayfinding signage, including standards for advertising local businesses on such signage. The key provisions of the bill include enhancing visitor welcome centers, creating the Connecticut Tourism Council with representatives from various tourism industries, and studying wayfinding signage in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Catherine Abercrombie (D),
Raghib Allie-Brennan (D),
Matt Blumenthal (D),
Dorinda Borer (D),
Daniel Champagne (R),
Michelle Cook (D),
Pat Dillon (D),
Livvy Floren (R),
Paul Formica (R),
Maria Horn (D),
Tony Hwang (R),
George Logan (R),
Jesse MacLachlan (R),
William Petit (R),
Rosa Rebimbas (R),
Geraldo Reyes (D),
Dave Rutigliano (R),
Hilda Santiago (D),
Joseph Serra (D),
Heather Somers (R),
Peter Tercyak (D),
Tami Zawistowski (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor (on 07/08/2019)
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