Connecticut Bills | MyRepTracker

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 248: AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REESTABLISHING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFFING OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.

SB 248 requires the Office of Legislative Management to study the feasibility of reestablishing the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, including its duties, staffing needs, costs, and potential benefits. The study must be completed by January 1, 2027, and reported to the Government Oversight Committee. This bill does not reestablish the committee itself but directs a formal analysis to inform future legislative decisions. It directly affects the legislative oversight process and the committee responsible for government accountability. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on conducting a study rather than implementing policy changes.

passed · Connecticut · House May 5, 2026

HB 5292: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN SALES TO MILITARY AND VETERANS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5292 exempts sales of tangible personal property or services to qualifying military and veterans' organizations from state sales and use taxes. The bill specifically targets organizations recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(19) (veterans' organizations) and requires them to provide documentation, such as a Treasury Department determination letter or an existing exemption permit, to prove eligibility at the time of purchase. This exemption applies to items used exclusively for the organization's established purposes, with the organization liable for taxes if items are misused. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, for all sales occurring on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 323: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS.

SB 323 requires state officials - including elected leaders, legislators, department heads, and certain agency members - to file annual electronic financial disclosures by May 1st each year. These disclosures must detail business associations, income sources over $1,000, securities over $5,000, real property, major debts, and state contracts held by the official or their household. The bill exempts retirement accounts (like 401(k)s) from listing individual securities, requiring only the plan name. It aims to enhance transparency by standardizing ethics reporting across state agencies, effective October 1, 2026.

passed · Connecticut · House May 4, 2026

HR 11: RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE GRADUATE EMPLOYEE UNION LOCAL 6950 - INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA.

This bill proposes the approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and the Graduate Employee Union, which represents graduate student employees at the university. The agreement covers a four-year period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030, and includes provisions for wage increases, adjustments to health insurance premiums, and changes to university fee credits. By ratifying this contract, the Connecticut General Assembly formally authorizes the university to implement these terms, which are expected to result in net costs to the university's operating fund totaling approximately $29.6 million over the agreement's duration.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Connecticut · House May 4, 2026

HB 5453: AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.

This bill requires state officials to conduct a study on whether to create official state-wide classifications for essential workers and first responders. The study will examine how such classifications would affect employee benefits and job requirements, develop clear definitions for these roles, and determine if specific groups like telecommunicators and public works employees should be included. The Department of Administrative Services will lead this research in consultation with emergency services and labor officials, with findings due by January 1, 2027. The bill does not change any current laws or create new benefits, but instead initiates a review process to inform potential future policy decisions.

passed · Connecticut · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 300: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT COLLECTION EXEMPTION RELATING TO JOINT ACCOUNTS.

SB 300 creates a new exemption from debt collection for funds in joint bank accounts where a person has no legal ownership interest (equitable interest). Specifically, it adds a provision protecting "any part of the balance of an account deemed a joint account" if the debtor lacks equitable interest in it. This directly affects individuals who co-own accounts with others (e.g., a spouse or family member) but did not incur the debt. The exemption applies to funds in such accounts, preventing creditors from seizing those specific amounts during collection efforts. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.

passed · Connecticut · House May 4, 2026

HB 5371: AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE REGULATION IN THE STATE.

HB 5371 requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on state insurance regulation and submit a report to the General Assembly's insurance committee by January 1, 2027. This procedural bill does not change existing regulations or directly affect specific groups; it only mandates a study and reporting process. The key mechanism is the commissioner's obligation to analyze current insurance regulation and provide findings to lawmakers. The bill's sole purpose is to gather information for potential future policy decisions.