AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.
SB 150 makes technical revisions to existing higher education statutes in Connecticut, updating specific sections without changing policies or creating new requirements. It modifies wording in four statutes: extending transitional college program offerings through 2026 (10a-157a), clarifying community service program definitions (10a-80), refining governance responsibilities for community colleges (10a-72), and updating emergency teacher training program language (10-155). The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and is solely for administrative clarity to align statutes with current practices. It directly affects Connecticut State Community College operations and the Board of Regents for Higher Education, but does not alter program access, funding, or student eligibility.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Signed May 4, 2026
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Raised Bill
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HED Joint Favorable Substitute
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MODERATE
The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been amended and approved by both legislative chambers. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new section establishing the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program, which provides need-based and merit-based financial aid to students at public and independent higher education institutions. The bill also includes technical updates, such as assigning specific section numbers to the statutory changes and redefining 'community service programs' for the State Community College.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include the creation of a new scholarship program for eligible students at public and independent institutions of higher education, in addition to existing technical revisions to higher education statutes.
FISCAL
Established the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program to provide need-based and merit-based financial aid to eligible students.
DEFINITION
Defined 'community service programs' for the Connecticut State Community College to include educational, cultural, and recreational services.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill title from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated the footer to reflect 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating legislative approval.
Replaced placeholder section markers (Sec. #) with specific section numbers (Sec. 1 through Sec. 5) for the statutory amendments.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House Apr 28, 2026
How they voted
34–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic25
96% Yea
R
Republican11
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
4
Committee
2
May 4, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
SENATE PASSED
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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