This resolution confirms the governor's nomination of Dr. Ryan G. Flanagan to serve as a member of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. The board oversees psychiatric care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and Dr. Flanagan brings experience in that field to the role. He will serve until June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever happens first. This action is a procedural confirmation that allows Dr. Flanagan to officially join the board and begin his duties.
This Senate resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Joseph D. Marino from Westbrook to serve on the Psychiatric Security Review Board as a general public member. The appointment replaces Wakana Hirota and is set to last until June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This procedural measure formally approves Marino's selection to join the board that reviews cases involving patients in psychiatric facilities.
This Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Wakana Hirota to serve as a member of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. Hirota, a resident of Berlin with substantial experience in victim advocacy, will join the board as a member of the general public to replace Ranesha L. Nichols. The confirmation grants Hirota a term ending June 30, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever occurs later. This procedural measure formalizes Hirota's appointment to the board that reviews cases involving psychiatric patients in state custody.
This Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Joshua Hershman from Guilford to serve as Insurance Commissioner. The measure approves his appointment, which will last at the Governor's discretion but cannot extend beyond March 1, 2027. This procedural action directly affects the state's insurance regulatory leadership by formalizing Hershman's role in overseeing the insurance industry. The resolution is a standard confirmation step required before the nominee can officially assume the position.
This Senate Resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Joshua Wojcik of Brooklyn to serve as Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. The resolution approves Wojcik's appointment for a term that ends on March 1, 2027, or sooner if the Governor decides to end it. This action formalizes his role in the executive branch without changing any existing laws or policies. The measure is a procedural step required to officially recognize the appointment rather than a substantive policy change.
This bill directs the state Treasurer to study whether unclaimed gift certificates should be treated as abandoned property that belongs to the state after a certain period. The study will examine the practical benefits and drawbacks of this change and must be completed by January 1, 2027. The Treasurer will then submit a report with findings and recommendations to the relevant legislative committee. This measure does not change any current laws but would only consider future policy adjustments if the study supports them.
This bill updates the required fundraising thresholds for candidates to qualify for public matching funds under Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program. It directly affects candidates running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, State Treasurer, Secretary of the State, and state Senate seats by changing the minimum amounts of private donations they must raise. The key changes include increasing the total contribution thresholds for each office, adjusting the maximum amount an individual can contribute to a candidate committee, and modifying how contribution amounts are calculated and rounded for elections held in 2022 or later. These revisions take effect on December 1, 2026, and apply to contributions received on or after that date.
This bill updates election notification requirements for towns, cities, and boroughs by mandating that town clerks publish warnings about upcoming elections in both local newspapers and official websites. The law requires these notices to be posted between five and fifteen days before early voting begins and must include specific details such as polling place locations, same-day registration sites, and early voting locations. It also allows multiple towns to jointly publish election warnings in a single newspaper to reduce costs, while overriding any conflicting local charter provisions. These technical changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to all municipal elections in the state.
This bill amends a campaign finance statute to clarify that individual contributions over $100 must be made via personal check or credit card. The change applies to donations given to candidates or political committees, excluding in-kind contributions. The amendment is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and does not alter existing contribution limits but specifies the payment methods required for larger donations.
This bill makes technical updates to Connecticut state laws governing how the state handles contracting for public projects. It directly affects state agencies, quasi-public agencies, and private contractors by clarifying definitions and procedures for large contracts and construction projects. The first provision redefines a "large state contract" as any agreement worth more than $500,000 for construction, services, supplies, leases, or licensing, while excluding contracts with political subdivisions. The second provision allows the state commissioner to designate certain facility projects for a total cost basis, enabling single contracts with private developers that cover site acquisition, design, and construction, provided competitive proposals are used and the State Properties Review Board approves the contract. These changes take effect on October 1, 2026.
This bill defines what does not count as a political contribution under Connecticut election law, specifically clarifying exemptions for various activities and transactions. It directly affects political committees, candidates, donors, and online donation platforms by establishing clear boundaries for what is considered a contribution versus what is not. Key provisions include excluding loans from banks, internal communications to members, volunteer services, certain in-kind donations like food and lawn signs, and small-value purchases at fundraising events from the definition of contributions. The law also sets specific dollar limits on discounted food sales, property donations, and advertising purchases at fundraisers, while prohibiting certain state contractors and lobbyists from buying advertising space at political fundraising events. These changes aim to provide clearer guidance on campaign finance reporting and compliance for political organizations and their supporters.
This bill confirms the Governor's nomination of Susan Hamilton of West Hartford to serve as Commissioner of Children and Families. The resolution approves her appointment to lead the state agency responsible for child welfare and family services, with a term ending on March 1, 2027. This is a procedural measure that allows the legislative body to formally accept the executive branch's selection for this administrative position.
