Rep. Anthony Nolan

Maddy summarySB 325 prohibits public agencies from disclosing the residential address of public school teachers (those holding a professional educator certificate) under the Freedom of Information Act, effective October 1, 2026. It also establishes a task force to study how public agencies handle mass information requests generated using artificial intelligence and to recommend legal changes if needed. The task force, composed of appointed members including government officials, open government experts, and AI specialists, must submit a report by January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects public school teachers by adding their home addresses to a list of protected personal information under FOIA, while the task force focuses on addressing AI-driven request patterns.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded bridge program designed to help vulnerable individuals maintain access to food, housing, and healthcare benefits while they transition through changes in federal work requirements. The program would target veterans, homeless persons, adults with autism, foster care aging out, and older adults at risk of losing Medicaid or nutrition assistance, requiring state agencies to develop a plan by October 2026. Key provisions include supplementing existing job support programs, providing temporary state-funded assistance equivalent to current benefits, recommending long-term housing solutions, and documenting employability for potential federal waivers. The plan must be submitted to legislative committees by January 2027 along with funding estimates and implementation timelines.

Maddy summarySB 6 establishes a $600 annual tax credit per dependent child for eligible taxpayers with up to three children, phased out for higher-income households (e.g., $100k+ for single filers). It mandates all public school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student in the 2027 fiscal year, funded by state grants. The bill also prohibits certain convicted individuals (e.g., for specific sex offenses) from sharing a home with a minor child unless they are the biological or adoptive parent, with exceptions for finalized adoptions. Additionally, it requires correctional facilities to notify child welfare agencies when such individuals are released, triggering case reviews for children under protective services.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Commissioner of Revenue Services to conduct a study of the state's current revenue policies to identify potential legislative changes that could improve the business climate and economic opportunities. The commissioner is authorized to consult with individuals, businesses, and state agencies as needed to gather information for the study. By January 1, 2027, the commissioner must submit a report containing findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on finance, revenue, and bonding. The bill does not change any existing tax laws or revenue amounts but instead establishes a process for reviewing and potentially updating state revenue policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new payroll tax program effective January 1, 2027, that allows certain state employees to voluntarily reduce their taxable wages in exchange for a state tax credit. Under the program, eligible employees earning more than $50,000 annually (or $80,000 for heads of household) can elect to participate, which would lower their gross pay but provide them with a credit against their state income tax liability. Employers of participating employees would pay a higher payroll tax rate that increases with the employee's income level, ranging from 5% to 10.5% depending on earnings brackets. The bill defines covered employees as those subject to state wage withholding and includes provisions for union members who can elect participation if their collective bargaining agreement allows it. The program is designed to improve state revenue collection efficiency while giving employees a choice to participate in the tax structure.

Maddy summarySB 84 modifies state tax rules to implement the governor's budget. It primarily reduces the hospital tax rate for inpatient services from 6% to 4.1% starting July 2026, further lowering to 4% in 2030 and 3.5% after 2031. The bill also changes business tax deductions by disallowing 80% of Section 179 deductions (with a four-year recovery) and modifies depreciation rules for federal tax purposes. These changes directly affect hospitals and businesses claiming these specific tax deductions.

Maddy summarySB 3 requires the state to cover the full cost of health care premium increases for people enrolled in Access Health CT who have household incomes between 500% and 600% of the federal poverty level. This directly affects moderate-income residents who rely on Access Health CT for health insurance, ensuring they do not face higher out-of-pocket costs due to premium hikes. The bill mandates a state appropriation from the General Fund to pay for these increases, rather than shifting the cost to enrollees. It aims to maintain affordability amid federal subsidy reductions, without creating new programs or altering eligibility criteria.

Maddy summarySB 2 exempts small businesses (with less than $10 million in annual revenue) from sales and use taxes on electricity and natural gas purchases. It redirects revenue from an additional 1% sales tax on meals: 50% to the state Tourism Fund and 50% to the municipalities where the meals were purchased. The bill aims to lower operating costs for small commercial and industrial businesses, which could reduce prices passed on to consumers. These changes directly affect small businesses and local governments through tax adjustments and new revenue allocation.

Maddy summarySB 195 creates a pilot program to establish four overdose prevention centers across Connecticut municipalities, directly serving people with substance use disorder. These centers provide free drug testing strips, overdose education, counseling, safe consumption under medical supervision, and referrals to treatment services. The bill grants legal protection to healthcare providers who administer overdose reversal drugs (like naloxone) at these centers, shielding them from liability or disciplinary action. The pilot requires local government approval and includes an advisory committee with diverse stakeholders to guide implementation and safety measures.

Maddy summarySB 237 requires the Department of Transportation to restore Shore Line East rail service to pre-pandemic levels by July 2026 and expand bus rapid transit routes connecting Hartford to Storrs, increasing frequency on the Naugatuck Valley-New Haven route, and extending the Danbury branch to New Milford. It also establishes new programs: free bus passes for high school students (grades 9-12) through a state grant program, and free bus passes for veterans, both requiring annual reporting on usage and impact. The bill revises fare change procedures to mandate public hearings and advance notice, and allocates $3 million from the General Fund to fund the student pass program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These provisions directly affect commuters, students, veterans, and public transit operators across Connecticut.