Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5243: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act establishing a working group to develop an economic development and tourism plan for the greater mystic area. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a working group to develop a plan relating to economic development and tourism in the greater Mystic area. Such plan shall include, but need not be limited to, an examination of (1) the potential federal, state or other sources of funding for the restoration of any breakwater located in Stonington Harbor, (2) transportation options to ease traffic congestion and alleviate parking pressure, and (3) potential easements and infrastructure improvements to enhance accessibility and coastal resiliency. For the purposes of this subsection, "the greater Mystic area" means the towns of Groton and Stonington. (b) The working group shall consist of the following members: (1) The chairpersons and ranking members of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce, or their designees; (2) the state representatives and state senators of the General Assembly representing the town of Groton, or their designees; (3) the state representatives and state senators of the General Assembly representing the town of Stonington, or their Substitute House Bill No. 5243 designees; (4) the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, or the secretary's designee; (5) the Commissioner of Economic and …
Sponsors
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41) · primary sponsor
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29)
- John Santanella (D, 58)
- Michael Quinn (D, 82)
- Savet Constantine (D, 42)
- Hector Arzeno (D, 151)
- William Heffernan (D, 115)
- Christopher Aniskovich (R, 35)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-30
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : File Number 730
- : Senate Calendar Number 473
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 399 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 107 (April 27, 2026): 149 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State bonds for economic development, Economic planning and development, Stonington, Economic and Community Development, Department of, Tourism
Common questions
- What is HB5243?
- HB5243 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM PLAN FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC AREA.
- What does HB5243 do?
- In its own words: An act establishing a working group to develop an economic development and tourism plan for the greater mystic area. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5243?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5243?
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5243?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05243&which_year=2026
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