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CT HB06665

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hoydick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue bonds not exceeding $6 million for a grant-in-aid to the town of Stratford for constructing a black box theatre.

  • Requires the new black box theatre not to interfere with or replace the existing Stratford Shakespeare Theatre.

  • Appropriates $50,000 from state-wide marketing and advertising funds to develop a revenue feasibility plan for nonprofit historic, cultural, and tourism assets in Stratford.

  • The feasibility plan shall coordinate and market programs from organizations including the Captain David Judson House, Friends of Boothe Park Inc., The Perry House, the Air and Space Museum, and the National Helicopter Museum.

  • Marketing and advertising efforts shall target educational support institutions throughout Connecticut and lower Westchester County in New York.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Construction Of A Black Box Theatre In The Town Of Stratford And Providing Funds For Advertising And Outreach Efforts Of Nonprofit Historic, Cultural And Tourism Assets In The Town Of Stratford.

Last Action

Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

2/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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