Rep. Anne Dauphinais

Maddy summarySB 528 requires the Connecticut Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to submit quarterly reports to the legislature's transportation committee. The reports must detail two specific items: (1) all extra fees collected for special license plates beyond standard registration costs, and (2) how those funds were spent. This bill directly affects state agencies managing vehicle registration and ensures transparency about special plate revenue. It does not change plate fees or spending rules but mandates regular, detailed reporting to lawmakers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires automatic transfer to criminal court for juveniles charged with larceny involving motor vehicle theft who have at least two prior felony convictions. It directly affects juveniles with prior serious offenses, changing the criteria courts use when deciding whether to transfer cases involving certain felonies. The law modifies the factors judges must consider during these transfers, shifting focus toward prior criminal history. The stated purpose is to deter auto thefts through stricter handling of repeat juvenile offenders.

Maddy summaryHB 5082 eliminates an additional 1% sales and use tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores that sell prepared food. This change directly affects these businesses by reducing their tax burden and would lower the cost for customers purchasing meals at these locations. The bill amends existing tax law to remove this specific tax rate, simplifying the tax structure for food sales without creating new requirements or exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state law to prohibit firearm sellers from being required to send copies of sale or transfer forms to local police departments where the buyer resides. It directly affects firearm sellers by removing this specific reporting requirement. The key provision changes section 29-33 of the general statutes to eliminate the obligation for sellers to submit these forms to local police authorities. The bill aims to remove what the purpose statement describes as a redundant administrative step.

Maddy summarySB 500 removes the existing ban on carrying handguns in state parks and forests for self-defense. The bill directly affects visitors who currently cannot carry handguns in these public spaces. It amends state statutes to eliminate the restriction, allowing individuals to carry handguns for self-defense purposes within designated state parks and forests. The change applies only to handguns carried for self-defense, not other weapons or general firearm possession.

Maddy summaryConnecticut's SB 326 would withdraw the state from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), ending Connecticut's commitment to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote. This bill specifically repeals Connecticut's implementing statute (section 9-175a of general statutes), meaning Connecticut would no longer participate in the agreement with other states to collectively influence presidential elections based on national popular vote totals. The withdrawal does not change Connecticut's current method for allocating electoral votes in presidential elections.

Maddy summarySB 322 (2025) would eliminate the state's earned income tax credit by repealing Section 12-704e of the general statutes. This bill directly affects low-to-moderate income working individuals and families who currently qualify for the state tax credit. The key mechanism is the removal of the statutory provision that authorized the credit, effectively ending the state-level benefit without creating new provisions. The bill does not alter federal EITC rules but would eliminate the corresponding state tax credit for eligible residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill would move the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) out of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), making PURA an independent regulatory agency. It would separate PURA's core functions - overseeing utility rates, service standards, and infrastructure approvals - from DEEP's environmental and energy policy responsibilities. This structural change directly affects utility companies, ratepayers, and consumers who rely on regulated energy services. The bill amends statutes to establish PURA as a standalone entity with its own governance and authority.

Maddy summaryHB 5067 would amend Connecticut's general statutes to formally adopt the castle doctrine into law. This means residents would be legally permitted to use force, including deadly force, to defend their homes without needing to retreat first. The bill directly affects homeowners and occupants who face intruders in their dwellings. It makes the castle doctrine a codified part of state law under section 53a-20, replacing any existing ambiguity. The change is procedural, simply incorporating the established legal principle into statute.

Maddy summarySB 309 would prohibit state funds from being provided to political activist organizations, which are defined as groups primarily engaged in political activities. The bill requires any organization that receives state funds in violation to repay the money plus triple damages, and it imposes criminal penalties for fraud related to obtaining such funds. This legislation directly affects organizations classified as political activists by blocking their access to state funding. The law aims to ensure state resources are not used to support political advocacy efforts.