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CT HB05084

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state contracting preference for fish landed in Connecticut by amending Section 4a-51 of the general statutes
  • Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to give preference to fish landed in Connecticut when purchasing or contracting for fish, provided the landed fish are comparable in cost to non-Connecticut fish
  • Extends existing preference language to include "landed fish" alongside dairy products, poultry, eggs, beef, pork, lamb, farm-raised fish, fruits, and vegetables grown or produced in the state
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A State Contracting Preference For Fish Landed In Connecticut.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/19

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Environment2/11/2014

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