AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.
What changed between versions
Funding amounts for the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering were reduced from $212,000 to $219,000 in 2025-2026 and $212,000 to $226,000 in 2026-2027.
The Secretary of the State's Personal Services budget increased from $3,965,359 to $5,395,601, and Other Expenses increased from $2,407,561 to $3,517,936.
Early Voting funding under the Secretary of the State was reduced from $570,000 to $3,320,000 in 2025-2026 and $570,000 to $1,320,000 in 2026-2027.
State Comptroller's Other Expenses increased significantly from $12,767,000 to $18,417,000 for both fiscal years.
New line items were added to the Office of Governmental Accountability, including the Judicial Selection Commission, Office of the Child Advocate, Office of the Victim Advocate, Board of Firearms Permit Examiners, Office of the Correction Ombuds, and Office of Policy and Management.
Several line items were removed from the Office of Governmental Accountability, including Automated Budget System and Data Base Link, Justice Assistance Grants, Tax Relief For Elderly Renters, Private Providers, Reimbursement Property Tax - Disability Exemption, Distressed Municipalities, Property Tax Relief Elderly Freeze Program, Property Tax Relief for Veterans, and Municipal Restructuring.
The Department of Revenue Services Personal Services budget was reduced from $55,016,204 to $54,499,026.
The Lieutenant Governor's Office Other Expenses remained unchanged at $46,323, but the agency total was adjusted due to reorganization.