Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 305 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE-WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ned Lamont (Democratic) on June 02, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill creates a working group to study marketing and tourism statewide.

This legislation establishes a working group focused on statewide marketing and tourism efforts. The group will analyze current practices and propose improvements.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 305 establishes a working group focused on studying statewide marketing and tourism in Connecticut. This group will analyze investments in tourism to enhance the state's appeal to both leisure and business travelers. The amendment clarifies the composition of the working group, ensuring it includes representatives from various government and tourism-related organizations. This change matters because it aims to foster collaboration among key stakeholders, which could lead to more effective strategies for attracting visitors and boosting the local economy.

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Senate General Assembly File No.
Substitute Senate Bill No.
291 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Bill No.
305 Special Act No.
305 Senate, April 1, 2026 The Committee on Commerce reported through SEN.
26-24 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE- WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.
HARTLEY of the 15th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE- WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.
(4) an employee of the office of the Governor, appointed by sSB305 / File No.
(4) an employee of the office of the Governor, appointed by the Governor;
291 1 sSB305 File No.
291 the Governor;
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 necessary to carry out the duties of the working group, including, but not limited to, a member of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Legislative Caucus, a member of one of the regional tourism districts in the state and representatives of organizations that advocate for hospitality, lodging or restaurant businesses in the state.
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, a member of the Arts, Culture and Tourism Legislative Caucus, a member of one of the regional tourism districts in the state and representatives of organizations that advocate for hospitality, lodging or restaurant businesses in the state.
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Governor's Action:
Section 1 from passage New section CE Joint Favorable Subst.
Approved June 2, 2026 Special Act No.
sSB305 / File No.
26-24 2 of 2
291 2 sSB305 File No.
291 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill has no fiscal impact by establishing a working group to conduct a study relating to state-wide marketing and tourism in the state.
It is anticipated that the members of the working group will have the expertise necessary or consult with any persons or experts needed, as allowed by the bill, to complete the plan.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None sSB305 / File No.
291 3 sSB305 File No.
291 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 305 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY STATE- WIDE MARKETING AND TOURISM IN THE STATE.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Commerce Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 20 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) sSB305 / File No.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. SPECIAL ACT 26-24

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED

  7. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 484

  8. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  9. SENATE PASSED

  10. FILE NO. 291

  11. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 202

  12. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  13. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  14. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26

  15. FILED WITH LCO

  16. Joint Favorable Substitute

  17. PUBLIC HEARING 0303

  18. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Commerce

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 305?
SB 305 is sponsored by Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), Tami Zawistowski (Republican), Tony Hwang (Republican), Jorge Cabrera (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), and Kerry S. Wood (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 305?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.
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