Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05385

Introduced
1/19/11  

Caption

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Identify Ways To Increase The Purchase Of Locally Grown Products By Connecticut Residents.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation could lead to significant changes in state laws pertaining to agricultural practices and local commerce. By focusing on locally grown products, the bill encourages the support of local farmers and producers, which may help bolster the agricultural sector in Connecticut. The creation of a task force demonstrates a governmental commitment to reevaluating and potentially enhancing the relationship between consumers and local producers. This initiative could provide a framework for better marketing and distribution strategies tailored to highlight the benefits of purchasing locally grown food.

Summary

House Bill 05385 seeks to establish a task force aimed at increasing the purchase of locally grown products by residents of Connecticut. The bill emphasizes the importance of local agriculture and its potential benefits to both consumers and producers within the state. The initiative is positioned as a strategy to stimulate demand for locally sourced goods, therefore supporting local economies and promoting sustainable practices in agriculture.

Contention

While the bill appears to have broadly positive intentions, possible points of contention may arise regarding the logistics of implementing the task force's findings. Discussions may focus on the feasibility of increasing local product purchases amidst competition from larger agricultural producers outside of the state. Stakeholders might raise concerns about the potential economic repercussions for small businesses, the adequacy of support for local farmers, and the impact on pricing for consumers. Balancing the interests of local producers with consumer affordability could be a critical aspect in the discourse surrounding HB05385.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT SB00271

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Implementation Of Rent Savings Accounts.

CT SB00147

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Implementation Of Rental Savings Accounts.

CT HB05199

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Shortage Of Athletic Trainers In The State.

CT SB00327

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Effects Of Hate Speech And Bullying On Children.

CT SB00198

An Act Establishing Local Representation On The Connecticut Siting Council For Local Projects.

CT SB00142

An Act Establishing A Housing Authority Resident Quality Of Life Improvement Grant Program And A Housing Choice Voucher Task Force.

CT SB00156

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Requiring Nursing Homes To Spend A Percentage Of Medicaid Reimbursement Or Total Revenue On Direct Care Of Nursing Home Residents.

CT SB00218

An Act Establishing Task Forces To Study Bereavement And Grief Counseling Services And Social Isolation And Loneliness.

CT SB00159

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of Developing A Multimodal Transportation Center In The Towns Of Stonington And Groton.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.