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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 37: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE APPLICATION FEE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS SEEKING LICENSURE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CAPPING THE LICENSURE FEE FOR SUCH PROFESSIONALS AT TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS.

SB 37 eliminates the application fee for health care professionals (such as doctors, nurses, and allied health workers) seeking licensure through the Department of Public Health and caps the total licensure fee at $200. This directly affects individuals applying for or renewing their state licenses to practice in health care roles. The bill removes the current application fee and ensures no professional pays more than $200 for the full licensure process. The change lowers upfront costs for health care professionals entering or maintaining their practice in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates application fees and caps licensure costs for healthcare professionals, reducing barriers to practice and improving access to care.90% confidence
Travis Simms (D) Ryan Fazio (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 45: AN ACT CONCERNING THE HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

SB 45 adjusts sales tax rules for certain vehicles by raising the price threshold for the higher tax rate from $75,000 to over $75,000. It also removes the higher tax rate entirely for commercial vehicles (like delivery trucks or company vans). This change directly affects buyers of expensive personal vehicles (over $75,000) and commercial fleet operators. The bill modifies Chapter 219 of the general statutes to implement these tax adjustments. It does not change tax rates for standard vehicles below the new threshold.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax breaks for high-end personal vehicles (wealthy) and commercial vehicles (businesses), reducing tax burden for these groups. Does not provide middle/lower income relief, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence
Eric Berthel (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 47: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES.

SB 47 would create a personal income tax deduction of up to $25,000 for tips or gratuities reported by workers in occupations that customarily receive tips (as defined by the IRS, such as servers or bartenders). This deduction directly affects service industry workers who declare tip income on their tax returns. The bill amends tax law to allow these taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by the amount of declared tips, potentially lowering their overall tax bill. It applies only to tips actually reported to the IRS, not unreported income.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for service workers, lowering taxable income and reducing tax burden - direct tax relief for lower/middle-income earners in tips-based occupations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax deduction for service workers' tips, increasing take-home pay and supporting financial stability for labor force.95% confidence
Eric Berthel (R)
passed · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 1: RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRINTING OF THE HOUSE JOURNAL.

This House Resolution (HR 1) authorizes the Clerk of the House to print and distribute daily copies of the official House Journal (the record of legislative proceedings) as needed, plus additional copies at the session's end as required by law. It directly affects the House Clerk's office by granting them discretion over printing quantities. The bill is procedural, making no substantive policy changes, and focuses solely on administrative handling of the journal's distribution. (1 sentence)
Jason Rojas (D)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 79: AN ACT PROHIBITING STATE AGENCIES FROM CHARGING SERVICE FEES FOR PAYMENTS MADE BY CERTAIN MEANS.

SB 79 prohibits state agencies from charging payors a service fee when payments are made using credit cards, charge cards, or debit cards. This directly affects individuals and businesses paying state fees (like licenses or permits) who would otherwise face extra charges for using card payments. The bill amends statutes to explicitly ban these fees, requiring agencies to accept card payments without additional costs. It does not change how payments are processed, only eliminates the fee for specific payment methods.
Craig Fishbein (R) Rob Sampson (R) Gale Mastrofrancesco (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 33: AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LEARN HERE, LIVE HERE PROGRAM, INCREASING THE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE ON SUCH PROGRAM AND MAKING SUCH PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

SB 33 establishes the "Learn Here, Live Here" program, requiring the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to create it with an annual budget of up to $5 million. The program targets individuals with an annual federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less. Key provisions include setting a funding cap of $5 million per year and restricting eligibility to low-income residents based on income thresholds. This bill directly affects qualifying low-income residents seeking housing support within the state.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual funding for low-income housing support program, increasing state expenditure on public service for qualifying residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates $5M annual program for low-income housing support ($75k AGI cap), directly funding housing assistance for qualifying residents.95% confidence
Stephen Harding (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 46: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO RESTORE THE HISTORIC TRAIN STATION IN THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD.

SB 46 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund the restoration of Wallingford's historic train station. The funds would be provided as a grant to Wallingford's Economic Development Commission through the Department of Economic and Community Development. The bill specifically directs the money toward restoring and converting the station for community use, aiming to support local economic development. This bill directly affects Wallingford residents and its local economic development efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3.5M in state bonds to fund community economic development through historic train station restoration, directly allocating public funds for infrastructure and local economic growth.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores historic train station (transportation infrastructure), directly funds restoration for community use via state bonds.90% confidence
Paul Cicarella (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 67: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAP ON THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX REVENUE THE STATE MAY COLLECT.

SB 67 establishes a legal limit on the total amount of personal income tax revenue the state can collect annually. If tax collections exceed this cap, the state must refund the excess amount proportionally to all personal income taxpayers. The bill directly affects every individual or household paying state personal income tax by guaranteeing refunds when revenue surpasses the set threshold. This policy change creates a binding fiscal constraint on the state’s ability to raise revenue through its income tax system.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps state personal income tax revenue, forcing refunds when exceeded, directly restricting state's revenue collection ability in budget & taxes.95% confidence
Jeff Gordon (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 62: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND EXTENSION OF HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.

SB 62 authorizes the state to issue bonds up to a specified amount to fund high-speed broadband improvements in rural areas. The proceeds will be distributed as grants by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to enhance and extend broadband internet and cellular service access. This bill directly affects rural communities by targeting funding to address connectivity gaps in underserved areas. It creates a mechanism for state financial support through bond issuance, with no specific dollar amount listed in the proposed text. The policy change focuses on expanding infrastructure access, not on regulatory or tax measures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bond issuance to fund rural broadband infrastructure, constituting government spending for public service expansion under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes state bonds to fund rural broadband expansion, directly advancing internet access in underserved areas per bill summary.95% confidence
Stephen Harding (R)
passed · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SJ 1: RESOLUTION CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, PRINTING OF BILLS AND EXPENSES.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 1) is a procedural measure affecting administrative operations of the 2026 General Assembly session. It requires House and Senate clerks to publish notices about committee meetings and announcements following the prior Legislative Bulletin format, and authorizes the Joint Committee on Legislative Management to cover printing costs for bills and other session expenses. The resolution does not create new laws or directly impact constituents; it standardizes internal communications and funding for legislative document production. This is a routine administrative update for legislative staff, not a substantive policy change.
Bob Duff (D) Jason Rojas (D)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 25: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PREAPPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.

SB 25 appropriates funding from the General Fund for the preapprenticeship grant program under Connecticut law for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects students who successfully complete the preapprenticeship program by guaranteeing each such student receives at least $1,000. The bill's key mechanism is authorizing the Department of Education to distribute these funds to eligible program completers. This is a funding measure, not a new policy, ensuring existing program resources are fully supported. The bill specifies the funds must be used for the program established under section 10-21p of Connecticut's general statutes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates General Fund money to guarantee $1,000 grants for preapprenticeship completers, directly funding an essential public education program under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill guarantees $1,000 funding per student for preapprenticeship program completers, directly enhancing educational access and student support through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGuarantees $1,000 for preapprenticeship completers, directly funding workforce development and career pathways in labor/employment.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Jeff Gordon (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 59: AN ACT CONCERNING THE CANNABIS TOTAL THC TAX.

SB 59 would replace the current cannabis tax, which is calculated based on the total THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of products, with a flat tax rate. This change would directly affect cannabis businesses selling products in the state, as they would no longer need to measure THC levels for tax purposes and would instead pay a fixed tax per product. The bill's key provision is amending Chapter 214c to implement this simpler tax structure, eliminating variable calculations based on product potency.
Jason Perillo (R)
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