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Senate creates Connecticut–Puerto Rico Trade Commission to boost economic and cultural ties
Summary
House Bill 5008 establishes a Connecticut Puerto Rico Trade Commission. Senators highlighted Connecticut’s large Puerto Rican population and potential economic, cultural and educational ties; the bill passed unanimously.
The Connecticut Senate on May 21 approved House Bill 5008 to establish a Connecticut Puerto Rico Trade Commission. Sponsors described it as a vehicle to promote bilateral trade, cultural and academic exchanges and economic development between Connecticut and Puerto Rico.
Senator Hartley, who introduced the bill, said Connecticut has the largest per-capita Puerto Rican population in the country and urged support for the commission to facilitate trade and investment. Multiple senators — including Martin, Gaston and Cabrera — spoke in favor citing economic-development potential and community connections. An immediate roll-call vote was ordered and the Clerk announced the bill passed on the floor.
The statute creates the commission and directs the appropriate administrative steps; implementation details will follow through commerce and relevant state offices.
