Transportation

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 11, 2026

SB 519: AN ACT AMENDING A PRIOR CONVEYANCE OF STATE LAND TO THE BRIDGEPORT PORT AUTHORITY.

This bill amends a prior agreement to transfer a 1-acre state-owned land parcel in Bridgeport to the Bridgeport Port Authority for free, covering only administrative costs. The land, located near Interstate 95 and Stratford Avenue, must be used for economic development or waterfront projects, with any future sales or leases requiring fair market value pricing and proceeds going to the state's Transportation Fund. The Department of Transportation must also grant the Port Authority a right of way to access the property, while the State Properties Review Board must approve the transfer within 30 days.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers state land to Port Authority for waterfront/economic development projects with proceeds funding state Transportation Fund, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports Roads & Highways

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5069: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR ROAD WORK IN THE TOWN OF NEW MILFORD.

HB 5069 authorizes the state to issue bonds to fund road repairs in New Milford, specifically for projects recommended in the Department of Transportation's October 2024 Road Safety Audit report. The bond proceeds would be used by the DOT to provide a grant-in-aid directly to New Milford for completing these road improvements. This bill targets the town of New Milford and focuses on safety-related infrastructure upgrades identified in the audit. The funding mechanism is straightforward: state bonds → DOT grant → New Milford road projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds for road repairs, allocating public funds toward infrastructure spending - a direct budgetary action under fiscal management, not tax policy.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes state bonds to fund road safety infrastructure upgrades in New Milford per DOT audit, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 5172: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RADAR SPEED SIGNS ON FOREST ROAD IN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN.

HB 5172 appropriates funding for the installation and maintenance of radar speed signs along Forest Road in New Haven. The bill directly affects residents and drivers on Forest Road by providing resources to reduce speeding. It authorizes the Department of Transportation to use the allocated funds for this specific safety improvement during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The sole purpose stated is to increase safety on this road segment through visible speed monitoring.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds radar speed signs for Forest Road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per its stated purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5013: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FEE AND TAX RELATED TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

HB 5013 establishes a registration fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and imposes a per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity purchased at public electric vehicle charging stations. This bill directly affects EV owners through the new registration fee and charging station operators through the electricity tax. Revenue from both the fee and tax must be deposited into the Special Transportation Fund. The legislation aims to generate dedicated funding for transportation infrastructure without specifying how the money will be spent beyond this allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new EV registration fees and electricity tax to fund transportation infrastructure via Special Transportation Fund, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentImposing fees on EVs and charging stations may discourage adoption, counteracting climate goals despite EVs' environmental benefits.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates EV registration fees and charging station tax to fund transportation infrastructure via Special Transportation Fund, directly advancing transportation funding goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 46: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO RESTORE THE HISTORIC TRAIN STATION IN THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD.

SB 46 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund the restoration of Wallingford's historic train station. The funds would be provided as a grant to Wallingford's Economic Development Commission through the Department of Economic and Community Development. The bill specifically directs the money toward restoring and converting the station for community use, aiming to support local economic development. This bill directly affects Wallingford residents and its local economic development efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3.5M in state bonds to fund community economic development through historic train station restoration, directly allocating public funds for infrastructure and local economic growth.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores historic train station (transportation infrastructure), directly funds restoration for community use via state bonds.90% confidence

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5117: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL MARGINAL RATE FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND DEDICATING THE REVENUE GENERATED TO CERTAIN PURPOSES.

HB 5117 would impose an additional 4% tax on personal income exceeding $1 million annually, directly affecting high earners in that bracket. The revenue generated must be dedicated to specific public services, including free school meals, school construction, higher education funding, childcare support, higher wages for childcare workers, baby supplies, and repairs for roads, bridges, public transit, and free transit access. This bill creates a new tax category for top earners to fund targeted education, childcare, and infrastructure improvements without altering existing tax rates for lower-income individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 4% tax on top earners ($1M+) to fund public services including schools, infrastructure, childcare, aligning with progressive tax funding for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly dedicates tax revenue to school construction, higher education funding, and free school meals, advancing educational infrastructure and access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill dedicates tax revenue specifically to 'repairs for roads, bridges, public transit' and 'free transit access', directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Early Childhood Student Health Public Transit

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5305: AN ACT CONCERNING ADULT DAY CENTER TRANSPORTATION.

HB 5305 increases payment rates for adult day care services in Connecticut by 10% starting July 1, 2026, specifically to fund transportation services. It mandates annual cost-of-living adjustments (based on the consumer price index) beginning July 1, 2027, for these services. The bill directly affects adult day care centers and elderly clients who rely on these transportation services, ensuring providers receive adjusted funding to cover transportation costs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill specifically increases funding for adult day center transportation services, directly supporting transportation access for elderly clients.95% confidence

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5099: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

HB 5099 allocates $1 million from the state General Fund to fund micro-transit services in New London for the 2027 fiscal year. The bill directly supports New London's existing micro-transit providers by providing dedicated state funding for their operations. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing financial support for current transportation services in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from General Fund to fund micro-transit services, increasing state funding for public transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $1M state funding for micro-transit services in New London, directly supporting existing transportation operations without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5062: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5062 eliminates the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects drivers and vehicle owners who previously paid this tax on vehicle use. The key mechanism is the removal of the tax provision from state law, with no new fees or requirements added. The change simplifies vehicle-related taxes but does not alter other transportation funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates highway use tax, reducing taxpayer burden without altering other transportation funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates highway use tax, a dedicated funding source for transportation infrastructure, reducing available revenue without replacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 163: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO DOUBLEDAY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF COLUMBIA.

SB 163 authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund road improvements on Doubleday Road in the town of Columbia. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town through the Department of Transportation for specific work including drainage, bridge repairs, and roadbed upgrades. This bill directly affects the town of Columbia and its residents by providing state funding for local infrastructure. The key mechanism is the bond authorization, with the State Bond Commission empowered to issue the bonds under existing law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes $10M in bonds for road infrastructure improvements (drainage, bridges, roadbed) in Columbia, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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