Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 140: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VINAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON.

SB 140 authorizes the state to issue bonds for capital improvements at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to approve bond issuance (up to a specified amount) whose proceeds will fund a grant from the Department of Education to the school. This grant will finance concrete building repairs, facility upgrades, or new infrastructure at the high school. The bill directly affects Vinal Technical High School and its students by providing state funding for physical campus improvements.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 183: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN GAMBLING LOSSES.

SB 183 would allow individual taxpayers to deduct gambling losses from their taxable income when they report gambling winnings. This directly affects people who gamble and have taxable winnings, such as those who win money at casinos, lotteries, or sports betting. The bill establishes a mechanism where losses can be subtracted from winnings to reduce the overall tax liability, meaning taxpayers would only pay income tax on their net gambling profit (winnings minus losses). The bill does not change the tax treatment of gambling winnings themselves, only allowing losses to offset those winnings for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5182: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5182 authorizes the state to issue up to $9.2 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for three fire departments in Norwich. The funds will provide a $2 million grant to Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1 million to East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to Norwich Fire Department. These grants will cover capital improvements and new equipment acquisition for each organization. The bill directs the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to administer the funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 160: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PURCHASES AND PROJECTS AT THE BALTIC FIRE ENGINE COMPANY IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 160 authorizes the state to issue up to $100,000 in bonds to fund specific purchases and projects at the Baltic Fire Engine Company in Sprague. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to the fire company. This bill directly affects the Baltic Fire Engine Company by enabling capital improvements at their facility, with no broader policy changes or population impacts. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on authorizing the bond issuance and grant mechanism.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5193: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO CAMP OAKDALE IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

HB 5193 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.8 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at Camp Oakdale in Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant to Montville through the Department of Economic and Community Development for specific facility upgrades at the camp. This bill directly affects Montville residents and Camp Oakdale users by enabling physical improvements to the local facility. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with funds flowing to the town for designated capital projects only.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 159: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO EXTEND THE SPRAGUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 159 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a grant for Sprague, Connecticut. The grant will help extend the Sprague Streetscape Project by upgrading all three municipal playgrounds, finishing streetlight upgrades to match Main Street standards (adding 10 new streetlights and school flashing lights), and installing an electronic bulletin board. This bill directly affects the Town of Sprague, providing specific funding for these physical improvements to public spaces. The state bond commission must approve the bond issuance under existing law, and the Department of Economic and Community Development will administer the grant.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5181: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5181 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.73 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for nine specific community organizations in Norwich. The bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to provide grants totaling $100,000 to the First Haitian Baptist Church, $500,000 to the Chestnut Street Playhouse, $720,000 to the Norwich Arts Center, $930,000 to Saint Mary's Church, $500,000 to the Greeneville Congregational Church, $200,000 to Grace Episcopal Church, $200,000 to Evans AME Zion Church, $380,000 to Catholic Charities, and $200,000 to Divine Providence Church. These grants are for physical upgrades like building repairs or renovations, not operational costs. The bill directly affects these Norwich-based nonprofits by providing dedicated capital funding for their facilities.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5170: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE, INC.

HB 5170 appropriates funds from the General Fund to Survivors of Homicide, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to provide mental health and supportive counseling services to families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The bill allocates a specific sum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, directly supporting this organization’s existing services. This funding aims to prevent a potential loss of resources for these families during a critical time. The bill does not create new policy but secures ongoing financial support for an established program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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.

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