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SB 604 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT REDEFINING "STATE CONTRACTOR", "PROSPECTIVE STATE CONTRACTOR" AND "SUBCONTRACTOR" FOR PURPOSES OF THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS.

This bill redefines key terms for campaign finance disclosure rules related to state contracts. It clarifies who qualifies as a "state contractor" (a business or nonprofit entering a state contract over $50,000), "prospective state contractor" (a bidder or prequalified entity), and "subcontractor" under campaign finance laws. The revised definitions explicitly exclude municipalities, government employees acting in their official roles, and individuals solely paying state licensing fees. These changes determine which entities must disclose campaign contributions tied to state contracting activities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope from redefining 'state contract' to also redefining 'state contractor', 'prospective state contractor', and 'subcontractor' for campaign finance purposes. The Committee Bill adds detailed definitions and clarifies who is subject to campaign finance reporting requirements when doing business with the state.
Scope change
The bill now covers more parties involved in state contracting, including contractors, prospective contractors, and their principals, rather than just focusing on the contract itself.
DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'state contractor', 'prospective state contractor', and 'principal of a state contractor or prospective state contractor' to clarify who must comply with campaign finance laws.

Added definitions for 'quasi-public agency', 'state agency', 'state contract', 'state contract solicitation', and other related terms to provide clearer guidance on applicability.

SCOPE

Expanded the bill title and scope to include multiple related terms instead of just 'state contract'.

EXEMPTIONS

Added specific exemptions for municipalities, political subdivisions, state employees, and federally funded agreements from the campaign finance requirements.

TIMELINE

Added an effective date of October 1, 2025 for the new statutory language.

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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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