Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5184: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATIONS TO CASTLE CHURCH IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

This bill authorizes up to $500,000 in state bonds to fund improvements and renovations at Castle Church in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Economic and Community Development, directly benefiting Castle Church for its facility upgrades. The bill does not create new policy but allocates existing bonding authority for a specific local project.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5198: AN ACT DISREGARDING THE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS IN ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

HB 5198 would change state rules so that life insurance policy values are no longer counted when determining eligibility for public assistance programs like Medicaid. This directly affects individuals applying for or receiving state-funded benefits who own life insurance policies. The bill's key provision removes life insurance assets from the calculation of financial eligibility, meaning these policies won't disqualify applicants. The change applies only to state-administered programs and must comply with existing federal law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 187: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

SB 187 redirects the additional 1% sales tax collected on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores to the specific local municipalities where the tax was paid. This changes the current system by ensuring the tax revenue stays in the community where the sale occurred, rather than going to the state. The bill directly affects local governments, providing them with new funding from this tax stream without altering the tax rate or burden on businesses or consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 168: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE FITCHVILLE SECTION OF THE TOWN OF BOZRAH.

SB 168 authorizes the state to issue up to $5 million in bonds to fund a sewer line expansion in the Fitchville section of Bozrah. The funds would be provided as a grant to Bozrah Town through the Department of Public Health, specifically to extend sewer lines connecting to Norwich Public Utilities. This bill directly affects residents in the Fitchville neighborhood by enabling improved sewer infrastructure. The key provision is the state bond authorization for this targeted municipal project, with no new taxes or fees required. The bill focuses solely on providing funding for the physical sewer extension work.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 177: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE STATION IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

SB 177 authorizes the state to issue up to $33.5 million in bonds to fund 67% of the construction cost for a new police station in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant to the city of Norwich through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. This bill directly affects Norwich's local government by providing significant state financial support for a specific infrastructure project. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with the city responsible for covering the remaining 33% of costs.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 169: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO PURCHASE CAMP LAUREL AND REHABILITATE THE DAM IN THE TOWN OF LEBANON.

SB 169 authorizes the state to issue up to $400,000 in bonds to purchase Camp Laurel property and rehabilitate a dam in Lebanon. The funds would be managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for these specific purposes. This bill directly affects the town of Lebanon (as the project location) and Camp Laurel's current owners (through the required purchase), with no broader policy changes beyond this targeted infrastructure project.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5191: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A FIRE SERVICE DISPATCH SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5191 authorizes the state to issue up to $600,000 in bonds to fund a fire service dispatch system for the city of Norwich. The state Bond Commission would issue the bonds, with proceeds going to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to provide a grant directly to Norwich. This bill provides concrete funding for Norwich to establish or upgrade its fire dispatch infrastructure. It directly affects Norwich's emergency response capabilities by enabling the city to implement a dedicated fire dispatch system. The bill is purely procedural, focusing on authorizing state funding without altering other laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 158: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR STAYWELL HEALTH CENTER IN THE CITY OF WATERBURY.

SB 158 authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds to fund capital improvements and technology upgrades at StayWell Health Center in Waterbury. The State Bond Commission would issue these bonds, with proceeds directed to the Department of Economic and Community Development, which would then provide a grant-in-aid to the health center. The bill directly affects StayWell Health Center, enabling facility modernization and technology enhancements. This is a funding mechanism, not a new policy, focused solely on providing capital support for the Waterbury facility.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 172: N ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN THE VILLAGE OF BALTIC.

SB 172 authorizes the state to issue up to $600,000 in bonds to fund renovations at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, a private church in Baltic (Sprague town), specifically for its bell tower and other structures. The bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to provide this funding as a grant-in-aid, with the State Bond Commission empowered to approve the bond issuance under existing law. This is a targeted funding authorization for a specific church renovation project, not a broad policy change.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 171: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RENOVATION, REHABILITATION AND UPDATE OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS IN THE VILLAGE OF BALTIC.

SB 171 authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds to fund the renovation, rehabilitation, and updating of recreational fields in the village of Baltic, located within the town of Sprague. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Economic and Community Development to Sprague town. This bill directly affects the village of Baltic by enabling improvements to its public recreational facilities. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with proceeds dedicated solely to these specific field upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 166: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A RADIO DISPATCH SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a radio communication system for Montville's fire departments. The state Bond Commission would issue the bonds, with proceeds going to the Department of Emergency Services as a grant to Montville. The funding directly supports Montville's fire departments by providing a modern dispatch system. This is a straightforward funding mechanism with no policy changes beyond the allocation of state resources for emergency communications.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5183: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR AN EXHAUST SYSTEM UPGRADE AT THE YANTIC FIRE ENGINE COMPANY IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5183 would authorize the state to issue up to $1.7 million in bonds to fund an exhaust system upgrade at the Yantic Fire Engine Company in Norwich. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection would distribute these funds as a grant directly to the fire company. This bill directly affects the Yantic Fire Engine Company by providing state funding for a specific equipment upgrade. The measure enables the fire company to improve its infrastructure without requiring local funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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