This resolution approves a collective bargaining agreement between Charter Oak State College and the union representing its adjunct faculty (SEIU Local 1973). It directly affects approximately 250 adjunct faculty members by implementing a 6.49% wage increase for undergraduate instructors, 5.45% for graduate instructors, and raising ad-hoc hourly pay from $40 to $44 per hour. The agreement also includes a $300 one-time payment for new hires, a $20,000 professional development fund, and a $2,000 annual stipend for faculty team leads. The approved agreement incurs an annual cost of $323,434 to the state, covering these changes for the 2024-2025 academic year.
SB 1384 allows certain board members of state-run agencies (like the Connecticut Airport Authority or Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange) to join the state employee health insurance plan. To qualify, a board member must have been confirmed by both legislative houses, not already be eligible for the plan, and pay the same premium percentage as state employees. The agency they serve must reimburse the state for the remaining premium costs. This change has a net neutral fiscal impact, as reimbursements offset any state costs. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 1493 requires peace officers to prepare a report and provide a copy upon request when a person under their custody or in direct contact experiences an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable. It mandates officers to immediately request emergency medical services in such cases, unless they reasonably determine the situation isn’t urgent and the person was recently cleared by a medical professional. The bill also directs the Transportation Commissioner to study aligning accident report standards with federal guidelines, with a report due by July 2026. This affects police officers and individuals interacting with them during medical crises, with no anticipated fiscal impact on state or municipal agencies.
SB 1476 updates Connecticut’s laws to align with the federal ABLE Act, creating a state-run program for individuals with disabilities. It directly affects people under age 26 who qualify for disability benefits under federal Social Security (Title II or XVI), allowing them to open tax-advantaged savings accounts. The bill establishes clear definitions for "ABLE accounts," "qualified disability expenses" (like education, medical care, and assistive technology), and the process for eligibility certification. The State Treasurer must create and manage this program, enabling beneficiaries to save for disability-related costs without risking loss of government benefits.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 80) confirms Governor Lamont's nomination of Howard Sovronsky of West Hartford to serve as Behavioral Health Advocate for a four-year term. The resolution formally approves his appointment, which requires legislative confirmation under state law, and specifies he will serve until a successor is appointed. It does not create new policy or affect any specific laws or populations beyond this single appointment. The bill is procedural, solely confirming an existing nomination.
This resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Devaughn L. Ward of Hartford to serve as Correction Ombudsman for a two-year term. It directly approves his appointment to this specific state position, with no substantive policy changes or broader impacts beyond this personnel confirmation. The bill is purely procedural, requiring no new laws or funding.
This resolution confirms the Governor's nomination of Dr. Trisha M. Bailey of Orlando, Florida, to join the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees, replacing Thomas E. Kruger. It formally approves her appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The resolution directly affects the University of Connecticut's governance structure by filling a board vacancy.
SB 1390 extends deadlines for municipalities and school boards using live digital video systems to monitor school bus stop-arm violations. It delays the date by which new users must stop operating such systems from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026. For existing systems operating as of July 1, 2026, it pushes the required shutdown date from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028. Private vendors may continue operations under pre-2026 agreements without renewal options extending past 2028. This affects local governments and school districts managing traffic enforcement systems.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 50) confirms Governor Lamont's nomination of Shawn P. Coyne of East Hampton to serve as a member of the Technical Education and Career System Board. The resolution approves Coyne's appointment as an employer representative, nominated by the Governor's Workforce Council, to serve at the Governor's pleasure. The resolution does not create new policy but formally confirms an existing nomination for a board position focused on workforce education.
This resolution confirms Marissa Paslick Gillett's reappointment as a Utility Commissioner for Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, extending her term until March 1, 2028. It directly affects her role in overseeing state utility regulations, including electricity, gas, and water services. The bill serves only to approve the Governor's nomination without creating new policies or altering existing laws.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Sebastian Lombardi of Simsbury to the Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors for a term ending June 30, 2028. It directly affects Lombardi, who will continue serving on the board overseeing Connecticut's airport operations. The resolution does not create new policies or alter existing laws - it simply approves the nomination submitted by the House Speaker. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact beyond confirming a personnel appointment.
This House Joint Resolution (HJ 56) confirms Governor's nomination of Rhonda J. Tobin of Simsbury to serve as an attorney member and chair of the Judicial Review Council. It replaces Stephanie Zakar Roberge, with Tobin's term ending November 30, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely approves an existing appointment to a state advisory council. This is a procedural confirmation, not a new law affecting citizens or policy.
