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HB 5839 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE TOWN OF SOMERS.

HB 5839 appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Housing for a grant to the Town of Somers. This funding directly supports the construction of the Somersville Apartments, an affordable housing project in Somers. The bill specifies the money will be used for building this specific project during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Town of Somers and future residents of the Somersville Apartments will be the direct beneficiaries of this funding.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M from General Fund for affordable housing project, directly funding a public service initiative under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $5M state funds specifically for constructing Somersville Apartments, an affordable housing project, directly advancing affordable housing access per its title and summary.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Heather Somers
Heather Somers
RRepublican
CT
18
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Photo of Kurt Vail
Kurt Vail
RRepublican
CT
52