The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 53, seeks to authorize the State Bond Commission to issue bonds amounting to a maximum of fifty thousand dollars. The proceeds from these bonds will be allocated to the Department of Correction for the establishment of a garden at the York Correctional Institution. The primary purpose of this garden is to grow fresh produce for the inmates, thereby enhancing their access to nutritious food.

This bill introduces new legal language that empowers the State Bond Commission to issue these bonds in accordance with section 3-20 of the general statutes. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill. The initiative aims to improve the living conditions of inmates by providing them with fresh produce, which aligns with broader goals of rehabilitation and wellness within correctional facilities.