Commerce Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6603
AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL TOURISM DISTRICT BOARDS OF
Title: DIRECTORS AND TOURISM COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.
Vote Date: 3/16/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 3/9/2021
File No.: 778 (212)
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Commerce Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
HB-6603 allows for two or more municipalities to jointly appoint a representative to sit on
regional tourism districts; it also requires that a representative of the Connecticut Tourism
Coalition be a member of the Connecticut Tourism Council. In addition, HB-6603 establishes
a task force to study the shortage of employees in tourism-related businesses.
Substitute Language LCO 5414
The bill, as originally drafted, did not include a study of the shortage of employees in tourism-
related businesses. The substitute language in section three created a task force. The task
forces directive is to find job opportunities within the tourism industry, advertise these job
opportunities to residents, and review the transportation available to individuals seeking these
jobs.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None Expressed
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
None Expressed
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None Expressed
Reported by: Peter B. Andrews Date: 3-26-21
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