Rep. Tom Delnicki

Maddy summarySB 375 creates a state grant program for municipalities and police departments to develop standardized school mapping data. The bill requires this data to be compatible with emergency services software, include verified floor plans and hazard locations, and be provided free permanently to schools and public safety agencies. Municipalities can apply for grants to create maps meeting specific technical standards, such as true north orientation, printable/digital formats, and integration with emergency response systems. The Department of Emergency Services must establish application criteria by October 2026 and report annually on grant usage starting in 2028. This directly affects schools, local police, and emergency responders by standardizing access to critical campus layout information during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 5349 establishes a 10-member task force to study the operations of the Department of Consumer Protection. The task force includes representatives from both legislative chambers (appointed by leadership), the Department Commissioner, and two gubernatorial appointees. It must submit a final report to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2027, detailing findings and recommendations about the department's functioning. This bill does not change existing laws or regulations but creates a formal process for evaluating the department's operations.

Maddy summarySB 370 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Administrative Services to adjust the hourly pay for adjunct fire instructors at the Connecticut Fire Academy each year starting July 1, 2026. The adjustment must match the percentage increase from the most recent state-wide wage agreement between the state and its employee bargaining coalition, including any cost-of-living adjustments. This directly affects adjunct fire instructors employed by the Connecticut Fire Academy, ensuring their pay rises in line with general state employee compensation changes. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to all subsequent fiscal years.

Maddy summarySB 362 requires Connecticut towns to submit digital property files to regional councils or the Office of Policy and Management by September 1, 2027, and annually thereafter. These files must include property identifiers, sizes, addresses, land/building values, and construction years. Regional councils must then report towns failing to submit files to state officials. The bill also updates requirements for municipalities to submit assessed valuations for state grants by April 1 each year, with a $250 penalty for non-compliance and appeal processes for disputed valuations.

Maddy summaryHB 5352 sets strict deadlines for Connecticut's State Elections Enforcement Commission to handle election-related complaints. It requires the Commission to complete preliminary reviews within 14 days, make a "probable cause" determination within 60 days, and dismiss complaints if unresolved within one year (with exceptions for foreign national violations or specific election provisions). If the Commission misses deadlines, complainants or respondents can seek court orders to compel action, and the Commission must refer unresolved cases to the Chief State's Attorney after 90 days of finding probable cause. The bill directly affects voters filing complaints, election officials responding to allegations, and the Commission itself by streamlining enforcement processes.

Maddy summaryHB 5331 allows certain crematories that were approved and had an inspection certificate by January 1, 2020, to continue operating without an active air permit while they apply for or renew their air permits, or seek a permit to expand operations. The bill prevents these facilities from having to shut down during the administrative process for permit renewal or expansion. It applies only to crematories meeting the January 1, 2020, approval deadline, ensuring continuity of services for communities relying on these facilities.

Maddy summarySB 125 requires nursing homes with private equity ownership to disclose detailed ownership and financial information annually to the Commissioner of Social Services, including ownership entity details, financial statements, and mortgage terms. It mandates that these facilities secure a performance bond covering 90 days of operating costs when applying for or renewing licenses. The bill also prohibits selling nursing home properties within five years of acquisition without written approval from the Commissioner of Public Health, which can only be granted if the sale benefits resident care or operational stability. These provisions directly affect nursing homes owned by private equity firms, real estate investment trusts, or other investment entities.

Maddy summarySB 367 establishes a working group to study roadside safety for wreckers and towing professionals. The group, including state safety committee leaders, emergency services and transportation commissioners, and a towing industry representative, will evaluate issues like vehicle lighting standards and worker protection methods. It must submit findings and recommendations to the relevant committee by January 1, 2027. This procedural bill does not create new laws but directs a study to inform future safety policies.

Maddy summarySB 393 modifies procedures for filling vacancies in elected offices (Congress and state legislature) caused by an official's death. It requires the Governor to issue election writs within 7-17 days after a death-related vacancy occurs, instead of the previous default timeline. The bill also sets specific election timing rules: if a vacancy happens 125-63 days before a November election, the special election is held on that regular election day; if it occurs closer to the election (within 63 days before for state offices), no election is held unless it's a "member-elect" vacancy. For vacancies near the end of a term (last year of service), the Governor must nominate a replacement requiring a two-thirds vote of each legislative chamber. These changes directly affect governors, local election officials, and voters in districts with newly vacant seats.

Maddy summaryHB 5295 is a ceremonial bill that names the Connecticut National Guard Readiness Center in Putnam as the "Governor John Dempsey Connecticut National Guard Readiness Center." It honors John Dempsey, a former Putnam mayor, state representative, and Connecticut's 81st governor. The bill has no policy impact - it solely changes the facility's official name and takes effect October 1, 2026. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive legislative changes.