Piscopo Testifies On Legislation Supporting Small Business
HARTFORD – In support of Connecticut small business owners, State Representative John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) testified on his proposed bill aimed at revising legislation and easing regulations during the Public Health Committee’s public hearing earlier this month. He was joined by Harwinton First Selectman, Michael Criss and local business owner, Franci Tartaglino.
The measure, H.B. 5101 –An Act Concerning Licensing Requirements for Certain Types of Pools, looks to revise current state statute to reduce application fees and help create an affordable way for businesses to expand their services. Under current state statute all pools, regardless of size, are classified as Olympic swimming pools. Application fees associated with this are approximately $2,000 per pool. This bill looks to create a proper category for these smaller therapy tubs, so that appropriate fees can be applied.
“I proudly proposed this legislation and testified in favor of the bill in hopes that it will improve the climate in which local small businesses, such as A Healing Trail in Harwinton, and businesses across the state operate,” said Rep. Piscopo. “By making a simple revision to our current laws to include appropriate permit categories for certain types of pools, we are making the process fair and equitable for our business owners and helping them to remain competitive.”
“I am happy that I was able to work and testify with John and Franci on this proposed bill, said Michael Criss, First Selectman of Harwinton. “It is important for small business owners to be able to compete with larger businesses and it’s not fair to not have specific wording in the regulations that owners and the health department staff can clearly follow, to make educated decisions when it comes to these types of permits. This clarification in the regulations will not only help our local small business owner but all similar business owners across the state.”
Piscopo Testifies On Legislation Supporting Small Business
HARTFORD – In support of Connecticut small business owners, State Representative John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) testified on his proposed bill aimed at revising legislation and easing regulations during the Public Health Committee’s public hearing earlier this month. He was joined by Harwinton First Selectman, Michael Criss and local business owner, Franci Tartaglino.
The measure, H.B. 5101 –An Act Concerning Licensing Requirements for Certain Types of Pools, looks to revise current state statute to reduce application fees and help create an affordable way for businesses to expand their services. Under current state statute all pools, regardless of size, are classified as Olympic swimming pools. Application fees associated with this are approximately $2,000 per pool. This bill looks to create a proper category for these smaller therapy tubs, so that appropriate fees can be applied.
“I proudly proposed this legislation and testified in favor of the bill in hopes that it will improve the climate in which local small businesses, such as A Healing Trail in Harwinton, and businesses across the state operate,” said Rep. Piscopo. “By making a simple revision to our current laws to include appropriate permit categories for certain types of pools, we are making the process fair and equitable for our business owners and helping them to remain competitive.”
“I am happy that I was able to work and testify with John and Franci on this proposed bill, said Michael Criss, First Selectman of Harwinton. “It is important for small business owners to be able to compete with larger businesses and it’s not fair to not have specific wording in the regulations that owners and the health department staff can clearly follow, to make educated decisions when it comes to these types of permits. This clarification in the regulations will not only help our local small business owner but all similar business owners across the state.”
“I certainly understand the rules needed to keep public swimming pools safe and clean and the fee associated with examining all the engineered building plans, safety plans, water discharge plans, and other documents during the planning and construction of an Olympic size pool. However, none of this applies to a salt therapy room,” said Franci Tartaglino, owner of A Healing Trail in Harwinton.
The bill awaits further action by vote for passage out of the Public Health Committee.
The 2015 legislative session will adjourn June 3.
Rep. Piscopo represents the 76th District in the General Assembly.
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The bill awaits further action by vote for passage out of the Public Health Committee.
The 2015 legislative session will adjourn June 3.
Rep. Piscopo represents the 76th District in the General Assembly.
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