Sen. Cathy Osten

Maddy summarySB 932 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a public works garage in Lebanon. The funds would be provided as a one-time grant to Lebanon through the Department of Housing for the garage's design and construction. This bill directly affects the town of Lebanon by providing capital for a municipal facility to support public works operations.

Maddy summarySB 947 authorizes up to $250,000 in state bonds to fund a planning grant for the Norwich side of the former Norwich State Hospital property. The grant, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will be provided to the Norwich Community Development Corporation to assess remediation needs and potential future uses of the site. This bill directly supports local planning efforts for the property but does not fund actual development or remediation work.

Maddy summarySB 937 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the expansion of Ledyard's Bill Library. The proceeds will be provided as a grant to Ledyard Town through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects Ledyard residents by providing funding for a local library facility upgrade, with no changes to state law or new regulations. It is a straightforward funding authorization for a specific municipal project.

Maddy summarySB 940 authorizes the state to issue up to $750,000 in bonds to fund the cleanup of a contaminated garage site in Ledyard. The funds would be managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development for brownfield remediation, directly affecting the Ledyard property owner and local environment. The bill uses existing state bond authority under Section 3-20 of the general statutes to finance this specific cleanup project. It does not create new taxes or alter broader environmental regulations. The bill’s sole purpose is to provide targeted funding for this single contaminated site.

Maddy summarySB 936 authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to fund accessibility improvements and cleanup at Ledyard's town green. The funds would be provided as a grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development directly to the town of Ledyard. This bill directly affects Ledyard residents and visitors by making the central public space more accessible for people with disabilities and improving its overall condition. The key mechanism is state bond financing channeled through a state department to the local town for specific public space upgrades.

Maddy summarySB 944 authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund sewer infrastructure improvements in Hanover, a village within Sprague. The funds would be provided as a grant to Sprague through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for installing new sewer lines and replacing over-100-year-old pipes. This addresses failing infrastructure that has caused sewer backups into homes. The bill directly affects Sprague residents by targeting a specific, urgent infrastructure need.

Maddy summarySB 946 authorizes the state to issue up to $7 million in bonds to fund repairs of dams, culverts, bridges, and waterways in Ledyard, specifically around Long Pond, Bush Pond, and related waterways. The funds will be managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to address infrastructure improvements. This directly affects Ledyard residents by targeting aging water infrastructure to enhance safety and functionality. The bill provides a specific funding mechanism through state bonds for these localized projects, with no additional policy changes or broader impacts outlined.

Maddy summarySB 938 authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to fund a planning grant for expanding sewer lines on Connecticut Route 12 in the Town of Ledyard. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would administer the grant to support Ledyard's planning efforts for this infrastructure project. This bill directly affects Ledyard residents and local wastewater infrastructure by providing state funding for preliminary planning. The grant is specifically for planning, not construction, and the funds would come from state bond proceeds under existing statutes.

Maddy summarySB 942 authorizes Connecticut to issue up to $2 million in state bonds to fund a multimodal track (for walking and biking) along a section of Connecticut Route 117 between Ledyard and Groton. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Ledyard for this specific infrastructure project. The bill directly affects Ledyard residents and travelers using Route 117 by creating dedicated non-vehicle pathways. It does not fund road construction or vehicle traffic improvements, focusing solely on pedestrian and cyclist access.

Maddy summarySB 935 authorizes up to $600,000 in state bonds to fund renovations at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Baltic, Connecticut. The funds would specifically support work on the church's bell tower and other structures, administered through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This is a direct grant-in-aid for a specific religious property, not a general policy change.