Rep. Nick Menapace

Maddy summarySB 1263 creates a tax credit program for property owners converting commercial buildings (like offices or retail spaces) into residential developments in Connecticut. Owners who spend at least $15,000 on eligible construction costs - such as structural changes - can claim a credit equal to 10% of those costs against state income or business taxes. The credit requires conversions to create or preserve affordable housing units, as determined by the Commissioner of Housing, and mandates that owners submit detailed conversion plans for approval before starting work. This policy directly affects commercial property owners and nonprofit housing developers seeking to repurpose underutilized buildings.

Maddy summaryHB 6078 requires colleges and universities to form campus committees - including student, administrative, and health care representatives - to assess whether emergency contraception vending machines are needed on their campuses. If a need is identified, the committee must develop an installation plan and apply for a one-time grant to cover costs, with applications due January 1, 2026. The Office of Higher Education will administer a grant program providing limited funding per vending machine, based on available funds and submitted plans. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, with machines potentially becoming available starting January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 6915 bans the use of certain second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, or difethialone) statewide starting October 1, 2025, affecting most residential, commercial, and general pest control uses. Key exceptions allow continued use for public health activities (e.g., water infrastructure protection, mosquito control), emergency rodent infestations requiring public health approval, specific facilities like medical waste sites and food production facilities, and agricultural operations in designated locations (warehouses, slaughterhouses, etc.). The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Commissioner to develop wildlife protection regulations and submit a 2027 report analyzing impacts on public health, agriculture, and federal compliance. This policy change directly affects pest control businesses, property managers, and agricultural operations while permitting limited uses for public health and critical infrastructure needs.

Maddy summaryHB 7080 establishes a Center of Excellence for Neuromodulation Treatments for Veterans at the University of Connecticut Health Center. The bill directly affects Connecticut veterans by creating access to targeted nerve stimulation treatments (like electrical or chemical therapies for neurological conditions) through this new center. It appropriates $2 million from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to establish the center and provide these treatments. The center may also collaborate with other state hospitals to deliver these services to veterans.

Maddy summarySB 1369 creates Connecticut's Workforce Child Care Program to help working families with children under 13 afford child care. The program caps child care costs at 7% of a family's annual income and provides financial support to licensed child care providers for operational costs, staff training, and facility upgrades. It excludes families already receiving assistance through programs like Head Start, state subsidies, or foster care. The Early Childhood Care and Education Fund administers the program, with providers eligible for grants to support workforce needs and accessibility.

Maddy summaryHB 5749 requires new residential and commercial developments, major renovations (increasing wastewater by 25%+), and replacements of failing systems in "environmentally sensitive areas" to install nitrogen-reducing septic systems. These systems must meet performance standards set by the Department of Public Health and undergo annual inspections. The bill applies to properties in designated zones at risk from nitrogen pollution, such as coastal areas, watersheds, and near drinking water sources. It takes effect October 1, 2025, with departments required to establish standards and designate sensitive areas by March 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1245 requires insurance agents, mortgage lenders, and home sellers to provide clear written disclosures about flood insurance options and flood risk before transactions. It mandates insurers to explain flood coverage availability, lenders to inform applicants that standard home insurance doesn’t cover floods, and sellers to disclose specific flood hazard details (like FEMA flood zones) during home sales. The bill also adds a $500 credit requirement at closing if sellers fail to provide these disclosures. These provisions directly affect Connecticut homeowners, homebuyers, insurers, and mortgage lenders by increasing transparency about flood risks and insurance.

Maddy summarySB 1217 requires all public school districts to provide free breakfasts and lunches to every student, effective July 1, 2025, eliminating any student fees for these meals. The bill repeals previous language allowing schools to charge for meals and mandates that all students receive free meals regardless of income, while prohibiting disciplinary actions (like denying meals) for unpaid charges. It also establishes a new state grant program funding at least 10 cents per meal served to support implementation. This directly affects all public school students in the state, ensuring universal access to school meals without financial barriers.

Maddy summaryHB 5986 establishes a refundable child tax credit of $600 per child (up to three children) against personal income tax. It directly affects low-to-moderate income families filing taxes, specifically those with federal adjusted gross income under $100,000 for single filers or $200,000 for married couples filing jointly. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible families receive the full amount even if their tax liability is zero. This policy provides direct cash support to qualifying households with children, reducing their overall tax burden.

Maddy summarySB 740 establishes a refundable child tax credit for families with up to three children in the state. Starting in 2025, it provides $150 per child, phasing up to $600 per child over three years. The credit is reduced for higher-income households, with phase-outs beginning at $100,000 for single filers, $160,000 for heads of household, and $200,000 for joint filers. This policy directly affects low-to-moderate income families with children, offering tax refunds even if they owe no income tax.