Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB305: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE-WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act establishing a working group to study statewide marketing and tourism in the state. assembly convened.
From the chaptered text:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATEWIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a working group to conduct a study relating to state-wide marketing and tourism in the state. Such study shall include, but need not be limited to, a review of investment and participation in state-wide marketing and tourism in the state for the purpose of positioning the state as a prime destination for leisure and business travelers and encouraging strategic investment in such sectors. (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 Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee; (3) the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, or the secretary's designee; (4) an employee of the office of the Governor, appointed by the Governor; (5) a member of the Connecticut Tourism Council, appointed by its chairperson; and (6) any individuals the chairpersons of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce deem relevant and Substitute Senate Bill No. 305 necessary to carry out the duties of the working group, including, but not limited to, …
Sponsors
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- John Santanella (D, 58)
- Savet Constantine (D, 42)
- Jorge Cabrera (D, 17)
- Tony Hwang (R, 28)
- Tami Zawistowski (R, 61)
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Special Act 26-24
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed
- : House Calendar Number 484
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Senate Passed
- : File Number 291
Votes
- House Roll Call 274 (May 6, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 118 (April 21, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Studies, Tourism
Common questions
- What is SB305?
- SB305 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE-WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.
- What does SB305 do?
- In its own words: An act establishing a working group to study statewide marketing and tourism in the state. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB305?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB305?
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB305?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00305&which_year=2026
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