Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 178: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.

This bill authorizes the state to issue bonds for up to a specified amount to fund a fire station in Middletown, Connecticut. The funds would be provided as a grant to the city of Middletown through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The construction will occur on Connecticut Route 3 to improve fire protection specifically in the Newfield Street corridor. The bill directly affects Middletown residents and emergency services in that area by providing state-funded infrastructure for fire response.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 180: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE INTEGRATED DAY CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

SB 180 authorizes the state to issue up to $4.6 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at the Integrated Day Charter School in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Education for school facility upgrades. This bill directly affects the Integrated Day Charter School, enabling capital projects like building repairs or equipment. It does not alter school operations or student eligibility, focusing solely on physical infrastructure funding. The legislation is a straightforward financial authorization with no broader policy changes beyond the specified grant.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 128: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

SB 128 appropriates $30 million from the General Fund to the Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2027, specifically for grants to community action agencies. This funding directly supports local community action agencies that provide essential services like housing assistance, job training, and food programs to low-income residents. The bill’s key mechanism is a dedicated state funding allocation to ensure these agencies can continue serving vulnerable populations, as stated in its purpose to "protect the people the agencies serve." The legislation does not alter eligibility rules or create new programs, but provides critical financial support for existing agency operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5178: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CULINARY ARTS CENTER AT ROBERT E. FITCH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.

HB 5178 authorizes the state to issue up to $750,000 in bonds to fund a culinary arts center at Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Groton through the Department of Education, directly supporting the high school's program. This bill creates no new laws or regulations but allocates specific state funding for facility construction at the school. It affects Groton High School students and the town's educational programming by enabling dedicated culinary training space.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5180: AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

HB 5180 adjusts funding rules for state and local charter schools by amending Section 10-66ee of the general statutes. The bill directly affects charter schools by changing how their state and local funding is calculated or distributed. Its key provision is a funding adjustment aimed at improving educational opportunities for students attending these schools. The legislation focuses on concrete changes to the funding mechanism without specifying new programs or eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5192: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES.

HB 5192 would create a new personal income tax deduction for workers who declare tips or gratuities to the IRS. Specifically, it adds a deduction for the full amount of tips reported by taxpayers in their annual tax filings. This directly affects service industry workers (like servers, bartenders, and hair stylists) who receive tips as part of their income. The policy change would reduce taxable income for these workers by the amount of their declared tips, lowering their overall tax bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 164: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER AND WATER LINE IN THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN.

SB 164 authorizes up to $2 million in state bonds to fund a sewer and water line project in Franklin. The funds will be provided as a grant to Franklin by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for construction and connection to Norwich's system. This bill directly affects Franklin's local infrastructure planning and its service area, with the project aiming to expand municipal utility access. The key provision is the state bond authorization specifically for this infrastructure project, not general funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 142: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CAFETERIA AT LEDYARD MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF LEDYARD.

SB 142 authorizes up to $1 million in state bonds to fund an expansion of Ledyard Middle School's cafeteria in Ledyard, Connecticut. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Town of Ledyard through the Department of Education. This directly affects Ledyard Middle School students and staff by creating additional space to accommodate meal service during school hours. The bill does not create new policy but enables specific infrastructure funding for a local school project.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 126: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CONNECTICUT PUBLIC TELEVISION.

SB 126 appropriates funds from Connecticut's General Fund to the Department of Consumer Protection for a grant to Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) for the fiscal year ending June 2027. The bill specifically directs this funding toward supporting CPTV's children's programming. This is a funding allocation bill, not a new policy, and directly affects CPTV's operational budget for children's content. The amount is unspecified in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 179: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

SB 179 authorizes the state to issue bonds (up to a specified amount) to fund capital improvements at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. The funds, managed by the Board of Regents for Higher Education, will be provided as a grant-in-aid directly to the college for projects like building repairs or new construction. This bill specifically affects Middlesex Community College by providing dedicated state funding for physical infrastructure upgrades. It does not alter tuition, academic programs, or college governance. The bill's mechanism is purely financial, enabling bond issuance to support campus capital needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 167: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PLANS AND DESIGNS TO REMOVE OLD PAPERMILL POND DAM IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 167 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the development of plans and designs for removing Old Papermill Pond Dam in Sprague. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would provide a grant to the Town of Sprague specifically for this planning phase. The bill does not fund the dam removal itself, only the preliminary engineering and design work. This funding mechanism is limited to the planning stage, with no provisions for construction or other project costs. The bill directly affects Sprague residents and the state's environmental management processes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 162: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT WATER AUTHORITY TO UPGRADE WATERLINES AND CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

SB 162 authorizes the state to issue up to $14 million in bonds to fund waterline upgrades in Montville Manor, Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects residents of Montville Manor by enabling critical infrastructure improvements to waterlines and connections. The key mechanism is state bond financing, with the grant specifically targeting upgrades in that specific neighborhood. The bill does not alter existing water service regulations or impose new requirements on residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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