Connecticut Bills

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

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5173: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.

HB 5173 allocates additional state funding to the Department of Education for youth summer employment programs. The bill directs a specified sum from the General Fund to support these programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding would directly support summer job opportunities for young people through existing state-run initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 175: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR STUDENT HOUSING AT THE AVERY POINT CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

SB 175 authorizes the state to issue up to $40 million in bonds specifically for designing and building new student housing at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus. This funding directly supports UConn students by expanding housing capacity at that campus location. The bill enables the State Bond Commission to issue these bonds, with proceeds dedicated solely to constructing new on-campus housing facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5186: AN ACT CONCERNING THE AFFECTED BUSINESS ENTITY TAX AND THE CREDIT RELATED THERETO AND ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE ON THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL QUALIFIED BUSINESS INCOME DEDUCTIONS CLAIMED BY CERTAIN FILERS.

HB 5186 adjusts Connecticut's affected business entity tax and related credits for businesses claiming federal qualified business income deductions. It adds a 1% surcharge on the business entity tax and a 10% surcharge on federal deductions claimed by filers in the highest tax bracket. The bill also modifies tax credits: reducing the credit to 83.6% for high-bracket filers while increasing it to 93.01% for lower-bracket filers. These changes directly impact businesses using federal pass-through income deductions, particularly those in Connecticut's top tax rate category.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5185: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL GAINS AND DIVIDENDS SURCHARGE.

HB 5185 would impose a surcharge on capital gains and dividends for Connecticut taxpayers with adjusted gross income meeting the threshold for the state's highest marginal income tax rate. It directly affects high-income earners subject to Connecticut's top tax bracket, specifically targeting net gains from selling investments and dividend income. The bill amends state tax law to add this surcharge to the existing tax calculation for qualifying taxpayers. The policy change is a direct revenue measure applying only to those already paying the highest rate on ordinary income.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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