Rep. Tom Delnicki

Maddy summaryHB 7067 creates an emergency process for hospitals in bankruptcy to transfer ownership more quickly. It allows potential buyers to apply for an "emergency certificate of need" through a streamlined process managed by the Health Strategy Commissioner, requiring review within 60 days to assess impacts on healthcare access, cost, and quality. This directly affects hospitals seeking bankruptcy-related ownership transfers and their potential purchasers. The bill also includes unrelated provisions about vehicle property tax assessments, veteran tax exemptions, and special education funding, but the primary focus is the hospital ownership process.

Maddy summaryHB 6830 requires all members and employees of Connecticut's inland wetlands agencies to complete a free, comprehensive training program developed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Existing members/staff must complete initial training by January 1, 2027, and retrain every four years or per elected/appointed term (whichever is longer), while new members/staff must train within one year of joining. The bill mandates annual reporting by agencies (starting March 1, 2027) to confirm compliance, though failure to complete training does not invalidate agency actions. The training will be available online via DEEP's website, replacing the current requirement that only one person per agency complete training annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all Connecticut municipalities (including towns, cities, and boroughs) to register a ".gov" internet domain with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by July 1, 2027, and redirect all existing municipal websites to this domain or discontinue their current addresses. It applies to every municipality regardless of existing charters, special acts, or home rule ordinances. The law does not impose registration fees, as ".gov" domains are free for eligible government entities, though some municipalities may need staff time for the transition. A federal grant program through CISA is available to assist municipalities without the resources to complete the change.

Maddy summarySB 647 establishes a systems benefits charge to fund energy affordability programs, directly affecting all electricity customers in Connecticut. The bill requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to set this annual charge (effective July 1, 2025), with funds directed to specific programs like Operation Fuel for energy assistance, hardship protection measures, low-income conservation initiatives, and energy efficiency programs. It replaces an older funding mechanism and specifies exact allocations, including $2.1 million annually for energy assistance (with $200,000 for administrative costs). The bill does not change electricity rates but redirects existing funding to support vulnerable households and energy programs.

Maddy summarySB 1366 requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) to disclose prescription drug costs and lower-cost alternatives to patients, prohibiting contracts that penalize pharmacists for sharing this information. It establishes a fiduciary duty for PBMs to prioritize the interests of health plans, pharmacies, and patients, and mandates annual reporting of rebate practices by health carriers. The bill directly affects pharmacists (by allowing cost transparency), patients (through clearer pricing), and PBMs (by imposing new duties and reporting rules). Key provisions include banning contract terms that restrict cost-sharing disclosures (effective 2018), requiring PBMs to avoid conflicts of interest (effective 2025), and mandating rebate reports to the Insurance Commissioner (starting 2021). These changes aim to increase transparency in drug pricing and pharmacy benefit management.

Maddy summaryHB 5849 amends Connecticut law to change which parties receive payment first when a securities intermediary (like a brokerage) cannot cover all claims on financial assets. It repeals a provision that previously gave priority to creditors with control over financial assets, instead establishing that entitlement holders (such as investors holding securities through intermediaries) always have priority over creditors. This change directly affects investors, brokers, and financial institutions by clarifying payment order during intermediary insolvency. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025, and aligns Connecticut law with standard securities priority rules.

Maddy summaryHB 5026 exempts the sale, storage, use, and consumption of aircraft weighing less than 6,000 pounds (maximum certificated takeoff weight) from state sales and use taxes. This change directly affects owners, buyers, and sellers of small aircraft, such as personal or small business planes. The bill amends existing tax law to create a uniform exemption for this category of aircraft, removing a tax burden previously applied to their purchase and use. It does not apply to larger aircraft or other taxable items.

Maddy summaryHB 6298 requires Connecticut's Siting Council to follow decisions made by municipal leaders (like mayors or town managers) when reviewing new solar projects over 1 megawatt in size if they are located within five miles of an existing solar facility over 100 megawatts. It also mandates the Council to consider testimony from both witnesses and municipal leaders during reviews. The bill further requires maintaining grid distribution capacity for solar projects benefiting schools, local government, farms, or businesses. This directly affects solar developers, municipal leaders, and the Siting Council by shifting review authority in specific clustered solar areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill would reduce the interest rate charged on overdue property taxes from 18% to 8% annually. It directly affects property owners who fall behind on tax payments, lowering the additional cost they owe on unpaid balances. The key provision amends Title 12 of the general statutes to implement this rate change. This is a straightforward statutory adjustment with no new requirements or administrative processes for the government.

Maddy summaryHB 5117 requires Connecticut's Department of Veterans Affairs to designate or acquire land by July 1, 2026, as a final resting place for deceased Connecticut veterans. The bill mandates that the land must already be owned by the department or newly acquired, with no specific location or size specified. This procedural bill directly affects Connecticut veterans and their families by establishing a formal process for creating a state-run veterans cemetery.