Legislative News

On September 16, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued an update to the Sector Rules for the June 17 Re-Opening. All current information can be found in the attached document.

On August 14, 2020, Connecticut issued Executive Order 7NNN which updates and supersedes Executive Order 7BB by requiring medical documentation for individuals claiming a mask exemption.
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The Connecticut General Assembly will go back for a special session the week of July 20^th.  Bonding, police reform, healthcare & workers compensation are on the condensed agenda.
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There are four phases to the reopening plan in Connecticut. Phase I began on May 20th. Assuming the second phase begins June 20, that would mean the third phase could start on July 18th at the earliest. The Governor has not announced any details of the final phase of the reopening plan. (more…)

Governor Lamont announced Wednesday that the temporary suspension of single-use plastic bag fees has been extended through June 30, 2020.
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Masks or cloth face coverings will be required in public in Connecticut starting tonight in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus
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New rules were developed last night outlining additional protective measures that every workplace in Connecticut deemed essential—and any other business or nonprofit allowed to remain open—must follow.
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Governor Ned Lamont proposed a lean $22.3 billion budget Wednesday that would push Connecticut’s emergency reserves close to $3 billion while keeping taxes largely flat.
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Despite ongoing public fear of a national recession, state revenues largely remained constant, according to a new report Tuesday from fiscal analysts. General Fund revenues for the fiscal year that ends June 30 dropped by about $85 million below budgeted levels. (more…)

Below is a recap of upcoming state laws and regulations passed last session that impact retailers: minimum wage and tax rates on food and e-cigarettes. (more…)