CT HB06321

Appropriates $58,500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Economic and Community Development for arts, culture, and tourism initiatives.

Requires the department to increase economic activity and workforce development through expanded investment in arts, culture, and tourism sectors.

Directs the department to create processes identifying strategic goals, metrics, and accountability structures for investment management.

Allocates funding across five categories: state-wide marketing for strategic initiatives, qualifying nonprofit arts and culture organizations, current investments in select arts/culture/tourism organizations, infrastructure, and workforce development.