CT SB01171

Establishes the Higher Education Technology Transfer Policy Board within Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated, effective upon passage.

Board consists of 13 voting members appointed by the Commissioner of Higher Education (6 members), Governor, legislative leaders (4 members), and minority leaders (2 members), plus 3 ex-officio nonvoting members; members serve four-year terms without compensation but receive expense reimbursement.

Commissioner of Economic and Community Development serves as board chairperson; five members constitute a quorum; majority of voting members present may conduct business.

Board shall develop plans to review state economy and identify beneficial technology sectors, assess university research programs, facilitate research collaborations between universities and state businesses, and provide negotiation support to universities.

Board must submit reports to the Governor and joint standing committee on January 1, 2012 and every five years thereafter detailing sector opportunities, technology transfer success, research collaboration outcomes, and recommendations for legislative action.