Rep. Bobby Sanchez

Primary SB 117

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CORRIDORS.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state Banking Commissioner to officially designate seven specific areas as Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors. The primary goal of these designated zones is to encourage both secured and unsecured lending within those communities. By amending existing state banking statutes, the law mandates this designation process to take effect on October 1, 2024. The legislation focuses on the administrative task of identifying these corridors rather than specifying which geographic locations will be selected.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5005

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT EXPANDING PAID SICK DAYS IN THE STATE.

Maddy summaryHB 5005 requires the state Labor Commissioner to conduct a study of existing paid sick day laws and report the findings to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2025. The report may include recommendations for future changes to these statutes, but the bill itself does not alter current regulations or mandate new paid leave requirements. This measure is a procedural step designed to gather information and inform potential future policy decisions rather than implementing immediate changes.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5182

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES.

Maddy summaryThis bill implements technical revisions to Connecticut education laws based on recommendations from the Legislative Commission. It updates the state's definition of educational interests to emphasize equal opportunity, district funding levels, and opportunities for students to interact across different racial and economic backgrounds. The legislation also establishes a new advisory council for teacher professional standards with nineteen members appointed by various officials and organizations to represent diverse education stakeholders. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules for reimbursing schools that use locally sourced food and sets specific limits on tuition charges for interdistrict magnet schools to ensure financial stability.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5308

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS OF NURSING HOMES.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows patients in nursing homes who become ill or disabled within six days of an election to designate someone to deliver their absentee ballot to them. The designated person must sign a consent form agreeing to deliver the ballot without tampering and personally submit the application to the municipal clerk. If the application is submitted by the designated person within the six-day window, the clerk will provide the absentee voting set to that individual. This change directly affects nursing home residents and their chosen representatives, streamlining the process for these specific voters to receive their ballots.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5448

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY OF CERTAIN ELECTION WORKERS.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5425

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING MEN'S HEALTH.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5317

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY CONCERNING THE FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AND A REPORT CONCERNING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM.

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 15

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE STATE EMPLOYEES BARGAINING AGENT COALITION (SEBAC).

Passed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5494

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING REFERENDA ON REVISIONS TO MUNICIPAL CHARTERS AND HOME RULE ORDINANCES.

In committee Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track