Connecticut HB5064: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND FARMLAND ACCESS PURPOSES.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE RESTRICTED AGRICULTURAL LANDS AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to authorize a perpetual municipal or nonprofit organization option to purchase restricted agricultural lands at agricultural value. Statement of Purpose: To encourage and provide for the retention of agricultural lands for agricultural purposes. LCO No. 986 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE RESTRICTED AGRICULTURAL LANDS AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to authorize a perpetual municipal or nonprofit organization option to purchase restricted agricultural lands at agricultural value. Statement of Purpose: To encourage and provide for the retention of agricultural lands for agricultural purposes. LCO No. 986 1 of

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Sponsors

• Joseph Gresko (D, 121) · primary sponsor
• Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41)
• Christine Cohen (D, 12)
• Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
• Tom O'Dea (R, 125)
• Maria Horn (D, 64)
• Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
• Patrick Boyd (D, 50)
• Gregory Haddad (D, 54)
• Jeffrey Gordon (R, 35)
• Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29)
• Savet Constantine (D, 42)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2025: Signed by the Governor
2. June 25, 2025: Transmitted to the Secretary of State
3. June 25, 2025: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
4. June 17, 2025: Public Act 25-141
5. June 4, 2025: Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
6. June 4, 2025: Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
7. June 4, 2025: On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
8. May 29, 2025: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 9354
9. May 29, 2025: House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
10. May 29, 2025: Immediate Transmittal to the Senate

Votes

• Senate Roll Call 419 (June 4, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 230 (May 29, 2026): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 419 (June 4, 2025): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 293 (June 4, 2025): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 309 (May 29, 2025): 132 yea, 16 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 230 (May 29, 2025): 148 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5064?

HB5064 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND FARMLAND ACCESS PURPOSES.

What does HB5064 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING AN OPTION TO PURCHASE RESTRICTED AGRICULTURAL LANDS AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to authorize a perpetual municipal or nonprofit organization option to purchase restricted agricultural lands at agricultural value. Statement of Purpose: To encourage and provide for the retention of agricultural lands for agricultural purposes. LCO No. 986 1 of.

What is the status of HB5064?

Chaptered as of July 1, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (July 1, 2025).

Who sponsored HB5064?

Joseph Gresko (D, 121), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5064?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05064&which_year=2025