Connecticut Senate Bill SB00076

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/14/15
• Refer: 1/14/15

Caption

An Act Concerning The Reuse Of Works Of Art In State Buildings.

Impact

The implementation of SB00076 has the potential to significantly impact state laws concerning the treatment and management of artworks in public facilities. By mandating that the value of transferred artworks be considered in the overall budget for public art in new constructions, the bill ensures that valuable cultural assets are preserved and not discarded during renovations or new constructions. This is expected to lead to a reduced financial burden on the state, as it minimizes unnecessary expenditures on purchasing new art when existing works are available.

Summary

SB00076, titled 'An Act Concerning The Reuse Of Works Of Art In State Buildings', focuses on the regulation surrounding the management of artworks in state-owned properties. The bill proposes amendments to existing state statutes, specifically allowing for the transfer of existing works of art from an older state building to a newly constructed one. This initiative is aimed at encouraging the reuse of cultural assets within state buildings, which not only preserves artistic heritage but also optimizes state expenditures on public art investments.

Contention

While the bill primarily aims to encourage fiscal responsibility by reusing existing artworks, it may face contention surrounding the interpretation of what constitutes significant artworks worth transferring. Critics may argue that there should be more oversight and evaluation criteria to determine which artworks can be relocated to ensure that valuable pieces of local cultural significance are not overlooked. Moreover, discussions could arise regarding how this may influence future state policies related to public art promotion and procurement.