Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 126: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CONNECTICUT PUBLIC TELEVISION.

SB 126 appropriates funds from Connecticut's General Fund to the Department of Consumer Protection for a grant to Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) for the fiscal year ending June 2027. The bill specifically directs this funding toward supporting CPTV's children's programming. This is a funding allocation bill, not a new policy, and directly affects CPTV's operational budget for children's content. The amount is unspecified in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 179: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

SB 179 authorizes the state to issue bonds (up to a specified amount) to fund capital improvements at Middlesex Community College in Middletown. The funds, managed by the Board of Regents for Higher Education, will be provided as a grant-in-aid directly to the college for projects like building repairs or new construction. This bill specifically affects Middlesex Community College by providing dedicated state funding for physical infrastructure upgrades. It does not alter tuition, academic programs, or college governance. The bill's mechanism is purely financial, enabling bond issuance to support campus capital needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 167: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PLANS AND DESIGNS TO REMOVE OLD PAPERMILL POND DAM IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 167 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund the development of plans and designs for removing Old Papermill Pond Dam in Sprague. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would provide a grant to the Town of Sprague specifically for this planning phase. The bill does not fund the dam removal itself, only the preliminary engineering and design work. This funding mechanism is limited to the planning stage, with no provisions for construction or other project costs. The bill directly affects Sprague residents and the state's environmental management processes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 162: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT WATER AUTHORITY TO UPGRADE WATERLINES AND CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

SB 162 authorizes the state to issue up to $14 million in bonds to fund waterline upgrades in Montville Manor, Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority through the Department of Economic and Community Development. This bill directly affects residents of Montville Manor by enabling critical infrastructure improvements to waterlines and connections. The key mechanism is state bond financing, with the grant specifically targeting upgrades in that specific neighborhood. The bill does not alter existing water service regulations or impose new requirements on residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 140: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VINAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON.

SB 140 authorizes the state to issue bonds for capital improvements at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to approve bond issuance (up to a specified amount) whose proceeds will fund a grant from the Department of Education to the school. This grant will finance concrete building repairs, facility upgrades, or new infrastructure at the high school. The bill directly affects Vinal Technical High School and its students by providing state funding for physical campus improvements.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 183: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN GAMBLING LOSSES.

SB 183 would allow individual taxpayers to deduct gambling losses from their taxable income when they report gambling winnings. This directly affects people who gamble and have taxable winnings, such as those who win money at casinos, lotteries, or sports betting. The bill establishes a mechanism where losses can be subtracted from winnings to reduce the overall tax liability, meaning taxpayers would only pay income tax on their net gambling profit (winnings minus losses). The bill does not change the tax treatment of gambling winnings themselves, only allowing losses to offset those winnings for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5182: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5182 authorizes the state to issue up to $9.2 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for three fire departments in Norwich. The funds will provide a $2 million grant to Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1 million to East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to Norwich Fire Department. These grants will cover capital improvements and new equipment acquisition for each organization. The bill directs the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to administer the funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 160: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PURCHASES AND PROJECTS AT THE BALTIC FIRE ENGINE COMPANY IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 160 authorizes the state to issue up to $100,000 in bonds to fund specific purchases and projects at the Baltic Fire Engine Company in Sprague. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to the fire company. This bill directly affects the Baltic Fire Engine Company by enabling capital improvements at their facility, with no broader policy changes or population impacts. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on authorizing the bond issuance and grant mechanism.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5193: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO CAMP OAKDALE IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

HB 5193 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.8 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at Camp Oakdale in Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant to Montville through the Department of Economic and Community Development for specific facility upgrades at the camp. This bill directly affects Montville residents and Camp Oakdale users by enabling physical improvements to the local facility. The key mechanism is the state bond authorization, with funds flowing to the town for designated capital projects only.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 159: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO EXTEND THE SPRAGUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

SB 159 authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund a grant for Sprague, Connecticut. The grant will help extend the Sprague Streetscape Project by upgrading all three municipal playgrounds, finishing streetlight upgrades to match Main Street standards (adding 10 new streetlights and school flashing lights), and installing an electronic bulletin board. This bill directly affects the Town of Sprague, providing specific funding for these physical improvements to public spaces. The state bond commission must approve the bond issuance under existing law, and the Department of Economic and Community Development will administer the grant.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5181: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

HB 5181 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.73 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for nine specific community organizations in Norwich. The bill directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to provide grants totaling $100,000 to the First Haitian Baptist Church, $500,000 to the Chestnut Street Playhouse, $720,000 to the Norwich Arts Center, $930,000 to Saint Mary's Church, $500,000 to the Greeneville Congregational Church, $200,000 to Grace Episcopal Church, $200,000 to Evans AME Zion Church, $380,000 to Catholic Charities, and $200,000 to Divine Providence Church. These grants are for physical upgrades like building repairs or renovations, not operational costs. The bill directly affects these Norwich-based nonprofits by providing dedicated capital funding for their facilities.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5170: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE, INC.

HB 5170 appropriates funds from the General Fund to Survivors of Homicide, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to provide mental health and supportive counseling services to families who have lost loved ones to homicide. The bill allocates a specific sum for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, directly supporting this organization’s existing services. This funding aims to prevent a potential loss of resources for these families during a critical time. The bill does not create new policy but secures ongoing financial support for an established program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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