Rep. Dan Gaiewski

Maddy summaryHB 5174 would require the state to pay the city of New London $4 million annually to reimburse lost property tax revenue. This funding directly compensates the city for taxes not collected from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, which is tax-exempt property under federal law. The bill amends state statute to establish this mandatory annual payment, ensuring the city receives consistent financial support. This policy change replaces revenue the city would have received if the academy paid local property taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 5196 authorizes the state to issue up to $300,000 in bonds for the Groton Community Center. The funds will be provided as a grant to the town of Groton through the Department of Economic and Community Development specifically for planning and engineering work on the center. This bill directly affects Groton by providing dedicated state funding for preliminary development costs. The legislation is procedural, focusing solely on authorizing bond issuance for this project's early planning phase.

Maddy summaryHB 5178 authorizes the state to issue up to $750,000 in bonds to fund a culinary arts center at Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Groton through the Department of Education, directly supporting the high school's program. This bill creates no new laws or regulations but allocates specific state funding for facility construction at the school. It affects Groton High School students and the town's educational programming by enabling dedicated culinary training space.

Maddy summarySB 175 authorizes the state to issue up to $40 million in bonds specifically for designing and building new student housing at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus. This funding directly supports UConn students by expanding housing capacity at that campus location. The bill enables the State Bond Commission to issue these bonds, with proceeds dedicated solely to constructing new on-campus housing facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $300,000 in bonds to fund a grant for the USS Groton Sail Foundation. The funds will directly support the construction of the USS Groton Sail Monument in Groton, Connecticut. The bill does not create new policies or affect broader populations - it solely provides specific funding for this local monument project.

Maddy summaryHB 5119 authorizes the state to issue up to $600,000 in bonds to fund a new roof for the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London. The funds, managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will be provided as a one-time grant directly to the museum. This bill specifically addresses a structural repair to protect the museum's art collection by ensuring a safe, secure environment. It does not create new ongoing programs or alter existing laws, focusing solely on this targeted infrastructure improvement.

Maddy summaryHB 5099 allocates $1 million from the state General Fund to fund micro-transit services in New London for the 2027 fiscal year. The bill directly supports New London's existing micro-transit providers by providing dedicated state funding for their operations. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing financial support for current transportation services in the city.

Maddy summaryHB 5134 establishes a refundable child tax credit of $600 per child for families with up to three children. It directly affects low-to-moderate income households, 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 may receive the full credit amount even if it exceeds their income tax liability. This policy change reduces tax burden for qualifying families with children, using the state’s personal income tax system to provide direct financial support.

Maddy summaryHB 5124 requires the state to fully reimburse municipalities for lost property tax revenue caused by a veterans' tax exemption under Connecticut law (section 12-81(83)). It appropriates funds from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover this revenue loss directly affecting local governments. The bill creates a mechanism where municipalities submit claims for reimbursement, and the state pays the full amount of revenue lost due to the exemption. This policy change ensures municipalities aren’t financially burdened by the existing veterans' tax exemption. It applies specifically to the exemption for veterans' property tax relief established in statute.

Maddy summarySB 95 creates a $500 credit against personal income tax for employees working at defense contractors or their direct suppliers/subcontractors. To qualify, individuals must earn under $125,000 annually as single filers or under $250,000 as married couples filing jointly. The credit directly benefits lower-to-moderate income workers in the defense supply chain by reducing their state tax burden. This is a specific tax incentive targeting employees in defense-related industries, not a general tax cut. The bill establishes this credit through an amendment to existing tax law.