HB 5030 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.

HB 5030 implements the governor's budget recommendations by creating a "Pizza State" commemorative license plate program for Connecticut vehicle owners. Vehicle owners who purchase these plates pay a $65 fee, with $50 deposited annually into a fund supporting Connecticut Foodshare. The bill also establishes a new Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and modifies fund distribution to Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. These changes take effect on or after July 1, 2026, with the plate program requiring new fees and administrative procedures.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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Governor's Bill → APP Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to reclassify it as a 'Substitute Bill' and adjust the page count, indicating a revision in the legislative process. The most significant substantive change involves the distribution of funds from the 'Pizza State commemorative' account, which was modified to be distributed annually to Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc., rather than quarterly. Additionally, the definition of the Office of Policy and Management was updated to clarify its responsibilities and the Secretary's role in collective bargaining.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Pizza State commemorative account funding distribution was narrowed or altered by changing the payment frequency from quarterly to annually and specifying the sole recipient organization.

FISCAL

The frequency of fund distribution from the Pizza State commemorative account was changed from quarterly to annually.

ELIGIBILITY

The beneficiary of the Pizza State commemorative account funds was explicitly designated as 'Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc.'.

DEFINITION

The statutory definition of the Office of Policy and Management was updated to include specific areas of responsibility and clarify the Secretary's role in collective bargaining negotiations.

TECHNICAL

The bill was reclassified from 'Governor's Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and the total page count was reduced from 142 to 141.

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Committee

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors