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HB 6782

AN ACT CONCERNING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ESTABLISHING A FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM IN THE STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut authorizes a feasibility study on creating a federally subsidized industrial hemp farming program to assess economic viability and job creation potential.

PUBLIC HEARING 0211
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Bill Summary · HB 6782

Legislative bill overview

HB 6782 directs Connecticut to conduct a feasibility study examining the economic potential of establishing a state industrial hemp program with federal subsidies. The bill does not create the program itself, but rather authorizes research into its viability, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements. This is an exploratory measure to inform future legislative decisions about hemp cultivation and commerce.

Why is this important

Industrial hemp represents a potential agricultural and economic development opportunity for Connecticut, with applications in textiles, biofuels, construction materials, and other industries. A feasibility study would provide policymakers with data-driven evidence about job creation, tax revenue, land use, and market demand before committing public resources. The outcome could influence Connecticut's agricultural policy and rural economic development strategy.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal-state coordination complexity: The study assumes federal subsidies may be available, but federal hemp policy and funding mechanisms remain uncertain and may shift with changing administrations
  • Regulatory uncertainty: Industrial hemp regulations at both state and federal levels continue evolving, making long-term economic projections difficult and potentially outdated quickly
  • Opportunity cost and scope: Resources spent on this feasibility study might be redirected to other agricultural initiatives, and the study's findings must justify subsequent program establishment costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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