Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05105

Introduced
2/13/20  
Refer
2/13/20  
Refer
2/13/20  

Caption

An Act Concerning Revisions To The Connecticut-grown Program.

Impact

The bill proposes significant amendments to existing regulations concerning the marketing of agricultural products within Connecticut. By expressly defining what constitutes Connecticut-grown products and imposing stricter compliance requirements on producers, the bill strengthens local agricultural standards. This could result in increased scrutiny over labeling practices and product origins, ultimately benefiting consumers seeking quality local produce while providing a framework for accountability among sellers.

Summary

House Bill 05105 focuses on revisions to the Connecticut-grown program, primarily aimed at expanding the definition of 'fresh produce' to include chicken eggs alongside fruits and vegetables. This change is designed to enhance the offerings of the Connecticut Farmers' Market/Senior Nutrition Program, which provides seniors at nutritional risk with access to locally sourced produce through a voucher system redeemable at designated farmers' markets. The intent is to improve dietary options for seniors while also boosting the demand for Connecticut-grown products.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HB 05105 indicated some potential contention over how the new regulations might affect smaller farmers and local markets. Critics expressed concerns regarding the additional compliance burden that could overwhelm smaller producers who may not have the resources to meet new labeling and proof requirements. There were also discussions about the balance between consumer protection and the operational feasibility for farmers, especially in light of varying scales of production across the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00311

An Act Concerning The Connecticut Home-care Program For The Elderly.

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT SB00435

An Act Concerning The Designation Of Farm Land And Open Space Land And Revisions To The Connecticut Entity Transactions Act.

CT SB00201

An Act Concerning Unfair Real Estate Listing Agreements And The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

CT HB05149

An Act Concerning Cafe And Package Store Permittees.

CT SB00351

An Act Increasing Funding For The Community Investment Account.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

CT SB00136

An Act Making Changes To The Connecticut Retirement Security Program Statutes.

CT HB05296

An Act Expanding The Connecticut Home-care Program For The Elderly.

CT SB00007

An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.

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CT SB01109

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CT SB00065

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CT HB06547

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CT SB00348

An Act Concerning The Sale Of Farm Products As "connecticut-grown".

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CT SB00059

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