OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS Legislative Office Building, Room 5200 Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200 http://www.cga.ct.gov/ofa sSB-1021 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP. Primary Analyst: DC 3/31/21 Contributing Analyst(s): EW OFA Fiscal Note State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None Explanation The bill establishes a manufacturing technology working group to develop a strategic plan to integrate product development and production processes for manufacturers in the state. Not later than March 15, 2022, the working group shall submit a report to the commerce committee. Such report shall identify any barriers to accomplishing the goals. The working group shall submit a strategic plan to the commerce committee that includes data, findings and legislative proposals to accomplish the goals. The working group shall terminate on the date it submits such report or October 1, 2022, whichever is later. This bill has no fiscal impact for members of working groups as PA 17-236 prohibits transportation allowances. The Out Years State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None