Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5346: AN ACT PERMITTING PROXY DESIGNATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND 2030 BOARD.

HB 5346 establishes the Community Investment Fund 2030 Board within Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development. The board, consisting of 15 members including legislative leaders, caucus representatives, finance committee chairs, and agency heads, will review projects for state funding and provide input on economic development initiatives. Key provisions require the board to meet quarterly, allow proxy voting for absent members, and operate under specific bylaws. This procedural bill creates a new oversight body to manage community investment funding, directly affecting state agencies and legislative bodies involved in economic development decisions.

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5387: AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF WAGE RANGES AND BENEFITS ON PUBLIC AND INTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENTS.

HB 5387 requires all employers in Connecticut (including public and private entities) to include a wage range and general description of benefits in every public and internal job advertisement. It mandates that employers provide applicants with the wage range for a position upon request or before discussing compensation, and give current employees the wage range for their role when hired, changing positions, or upon request. The bill prohibits employers from banning wage discussions, requiring secrecy waivers, or retaliating against employees who discuss pay. It also bans asking about salary history during hiring, except where permitted by federal or state law. This law takes effect October 1, 2026, aiming to increase pay transparency for job seekers and workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5395: AN ACT CONCERNING MODULAR OR PREFABRICATED HOMES.

HB 5395 requires municipalities to allow modular or prefabricated homes (fully assembled structures made off-site) as of right on any lot zoned for single-family homes, meaning they can be built without special approval. It directly affects local governments, which must revise zoning rules to permit this development, and developers building such homes. The bill awards municipalities one-quarter housing unit-equivalent point for each qualifying home issued a certificate of occupancy, to incentivize construction. This policy change aims to increase housing options by streamlining approval for these specific home types, excluding mobile manufactured homes.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5390: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGIONAL PLANNING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT.

HB 5390 establishes a $7 million annual fund to support regional planning councils in Connecticut. Starting July 1, 2026, each council formed under Section 4-124j will receive funding based on a population formula, plus a fixed $200,000 to hire housing planning staff and another $200,000 to fund either a stormwater/flood mitigation coordinator or a waste/recycling coordinator position. The bill clarifies that councils may allocate the second $200,000 to fund both coordinator roles if needed. This directly affects regional councils by providing dedicated funding for specific planning and infrastructure roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 517: AN ACT CONVEYING PARCELS OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF BRANFORD.

This bill authorizes the Connecticut Department of Transportation to transfer two parcels of state-owned land to the Town of Branford. The first parcel covers approximately 7.2 acres and the second covers about 11.66 acres, both located near Route 1 and Route 146 in Branford. The town will pay fair market value for the land, determined by averaging appraisals from two independent experts selected by the Transportation Commissioner. The State Properties Review Board must approve the transfer within 30 days of receiving the proposed agreement, and the State Treasurer will handle the legal documentation for the conveyance.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 524: AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF EASTON.

This bill authorizes the transfer of a 6.85-acre state-owned parcel in Easton to The Congregational Church of Easton, Inc., for use as open space and pollinator gardens. The church must use the land for these specific purposes, and if it fails to do so, loses ownership and the land reverts to the state. The transfer requires approval from the State Properties Review Board and will cost the church only administrative fees. State officials will oversee the process until the deed is officially executed.

passed · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SR 4: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CONNECTICUT EMPLOYEES UNION INDEPENDENT, NP-2 BARGAINING UNIT (CEUI).

This Senate resolution approves a tentative collective bargaining agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, NP-2 Bargaining Unit, covering approximately 3,661 state employees who work in service, maintenance, and support roles across hospitals, campuses, airports, and other state facilities. The agreement establishes a four-year contract from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, providing a 2.5% general wage increase and annual increments for the first three years, with a wage re-opener provision allowing for additional negotiations in the final year. The resolution also authorizes lump sum payments for employees at the top step of their pay plans and includes provisions for grade changes and other salary adjustments, with total estimated costs of approximately $45 million across four fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 436: AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NOTICE OF AN EMPLOYEE'S WORK SCHEDULE BY AN EMPLOYER.

This bill requires employers in retail, food services, hospitality, and long-term health care to provide employees with advance notice of their work schedules. It applies to larger employers, such as those with 500 or more employees globally or food service businesses with 500+ employees and 30+ locations. The law mandates that employers give employees at least 14 days' notice of their scheduled shifts, with exceptions for new hires and last-minute changes that must be communicated as soon as possible. Employers must also obtain written statements from new employees about their availability and desired work hours, and they must pay overtime if schedule changes result in additional hours worked beyond the original estimate.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5219: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ORDER OF GUBERNATORIAL SUCCESSION UNDER CERTAIN PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CIRCUMSTANCES.

HB 5219 establishes a clear order of succession for the governor's office when multiple key positions are vacant simultaneously. It specifies that if the Lieutenant Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore, and other designated officials (like the House Speaker, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Attorney General, and legislative leaders) are all unable to serve due to vacancies, refusal, absence, or ineligibility, the next eligible official in the listed sequence becomes acting governor until the next regular election. The bill directly affects state leadership during rare scenarios where multiple succession positions are vacant at once. It creates a concrete, step-by-step mechanism to avoid ambiguity in gubernatorial succession under these specific circumstances.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 225: AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR COPYING, REVIEWING AND REDACTING RECORDS CREATED BY POLICE BODY-WORN RECORDING EQUIPMENT AND DASHBOARD CAMERAS.

SB 225 establishes requirements for police body-worn cameras and dashboard recordings in Connecticut. It mandates that officers use compliant body cameras during public interactions (except as specified) and requires departments to install dashboard cameras in patrol vehicles, all meeting jointly approved technical standards. The bill prohibits altering recordings and sets clear timelines for public disclosure - within 48 hours of an officer's review (or 96 hours after a disclosure request), with limited delays for medical or psychological reasons. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, officers, and the public seeking access to these recordings under the Freedom of Information Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 267: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.

SB 267 requires Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner to study potential revisions to state insurance laws and submit a report to the General Assembly's Insurance Committee by January 1, 2027. The bill does not change existing insurance laws but mandates a formal review process to identify possible updates. It directly affects the Insurance Commissioner's office and the legislative committee overseeing insurance policy. This procedural bill focuses solely on initiating a study, with no immediate policy changes or direct impacts on insurers or consumers.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 338: AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING UNIT-EQUIVALENT POINTS FOR DEVELOPMENTS SUBJECT TO LITIGATION.

SB 338 modifies Connecticut's rules for municipalities seeking a moratorium on affordable housing appeals. It establishes that towns qualify for a 4-year (or 5-year for larger towns with housing plans) pause by completing housing developments totaling 2% of their total units (or 75 points, whichever is greater). Smaller projects (95% low-income or ≤40 units) and towns with existing housing plans are excluded from the moratorium and face adjusted thresholds (1.5% or 65 points). The bill defines specific point calculations for certification of completed housing developments, requiring documentation of unit locations, assigned points, and compliance with thresholds.

Topics ✓ Housing

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