HB 7018 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM.

HB 7018 would have established a state program to test emerging technologies through pilot projects, authorizing state agencies to create and manage these initiatives. The bill aimed to facilitate the evaluation of new technologies, potentially affecting agencies implementing these pilots. The bill was rejected by the House on May 31, 2025, and did not advance further.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Failed
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action May 31, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill ET Joint Favorable Substitute · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' with significant changes to the advisory board's composition and the pilot test program requirements. The advisory board's administrative home shifted from the Office of Policy and Management to the Department of Economic and Community Development, and its membership was expanded to include new appointees from the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Commissioner of Administrative Services. Additionally, the pilot test program now requires applicants to meet stricter eligibility criteria, including maintaining patent documentation and being certified as a small contractor or minority business enterprise.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding new advisory board members and introducing stricter eligibility requirements for businesses seeking to participate in the pilot test program.
REQUIREMENT

The advisory board's administrative home changed from the Office of Policy and Management to the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Two new advisory board members were added: one appointed by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and one appointed by the Commissioner of Administrative Services in consultation with a nonprofit organization.

The application process was changed so applicants submit applications directly to the advisory board instead of through state agency commissioners.

A new rule prevents the advisory board from approving an applicant to participate in more than one pilot test program.

ELIGIBILITY

New requirements mandate that participating businesses must maintain patent documentation and be certified as a small contractor or minority business enterprise.

Floor votes · House May 31, 2025

How they voted

6776
Failed · 8 other
Total votes 151
May 31, 2025
D Democratic102
56 Yea 40 Nay 6
54% Yea
R Republican49
11 Yea 36 Nay 2
73% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 31, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (67-76-8)
house
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.