Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00726 Compare Versions

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11 General Assembly Committee Bill No. 726
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2424 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A RENAISSANCE DISTRICT PROGRAM.
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2626 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
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2828 Section 1. (Effective October 1, 2015) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall conduct a study to examine the feasibility of establishing a renaissance district program that provides tax benefits to businesses that locate in downtown areas in which multiple arts and cultural sites exist. On or before January 1, 2016, the commissioner shall report, in accordance with section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to commerce on such study. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, (1) an overview of tax benefits and economic development programs currently available to such businesses, (2) an explanation of special taxing districts and other municipally created districts that may aid development in such downtown areas, (3) the potential costs to the state and economic benefits resulting from establishing a renaissance district program, (4) a recommendation concerning the need for a renaissance district program, and (5) if the commissioner determines there is a need for a renaissance district program, legislative recommendations to implement such program.
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46+To require a study examining the feasibility of creating a renaissance district program that provides tax benefits to businesses locating in areas that include multiple arts and cultural sites.
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48+[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets. Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.]
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52+Co-Sponsors: SEN. KANE, 32nd Dist.; REP. BERTHEL, 68th Dist.
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