Rep. Kevin Ryan

Maddy summaryHB 5966 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.73 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for nine specific community organizations in Norwich. The funds will be distributed as grants to organizations including the First Haitian Baptist Church, Chestnut Street Playhouse, Norwich Arts Center, and several churches and nonprofits. Each recipient receives a designated amount (ranging from $100,000 to $930,000) for physical upgrades like building repairs or facility enhancements. The Department of Economic and Community Development will manage the distribution of these grants. This is a funding bill providing direct capital support to named community entities, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 5995 authorizes the state to issue up to $10.5 million in bonds to fund capital improvements for four specific fire departments in Norwich. The bill allocates $2 million to Laurel Hill Volunteer Fire Company, $1.3 million to Yantic Fire Engine Company, $1 million to East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Department, and $6.2 million to the Norwich Fire Department. Proceeds will cover equipment, facility upgrades, and other capital projects directly benefiting these organizations. The funding is provided as grants through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, not as general state funding. This is a targeted financial provision for local fire service infrastructure in Norwich.

Maddy summaryHB 6083 would amend Connecticut's Medicaid rules to apply identical income and asset eligibility standards to elderly and disabled applicants (HUSKY C program) as those used for younger, non-disabled applicants (HUSKY A/D programs). This directly affects elderly residents and people with disabilities seeking Medicaid coverage through the HUSKY C pathway. The bill eliminates current unequal standards by requiring the same financial tests for all applicants, regardless of age or disability status. The policy change aims to ensure equitable access to state Medicaid benefits without altering program benefits or funding.

Maddy summarySB 862 allocates $500,000 from the state general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support homeless shelter services in Norwich and Willimantic. The bill specifically funds the development of new shelter services in Norwich and the expansion of existing services at the Holy Family Home & Shelter in Willimantic. This funding directly supports local homeless assistance programs by increasing shelter capacity in these communities. The Department of Housing will administer the funds to implement these projects.

Maddy summarySB 912 authorizes the state to issue up to $250,000 in bonds to fund a planning grant for Montville's community center and aquatic center project. The funds, administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will provide a grant-in-aid specifically for planning purposes to the Town of Montville. This bill does not fund construction or operations but enables preliminary planning work for the facility. It directly affects Montville town officials and residents who would use the planned facilities.

Maddy summarySB 915 authorizes the state to issue up to $4.15 million in bonds to fund specific improvements at Camp Oakdale, a public recreational facility in Montville. The funds will be provided as a grant to Montville for concrete projects including paving parking areas, fixing drainage, installing a splash pad, upgrading lighting, and making trails accessible for people with disabilities. The bill directly affects Montville residents who use Camp Oakdale for recreation by enhancing facility safety and accessibility. It requires the State Bond Commission to approve the bond issuance and directs the Department of Economic and Community Development to manage the grant distribution.

Maddy summarySB 861 requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to increase the Clean Water Fund grant for Norwich Public Utilities' wastewater treatment facility project by 5%. This directly affects Norwich Public Utilities by providing additional state funding for their ongoing wastewater infrastructure project. The bill’s key mechanism is a specific, automatic adjustment to the existing grant amount under the Clean Water Fund program. The change aims to support the facility’s operations without altering broader environmental regulations or introducing new requirements.

Maddy summarySB 926 authorizes up to $250,000 in state bonds to fund a planning grant for rehabilitating Raymond Hill Church in Montville. The funds would be provided by the Department of Economic and Community Development to the town of Montville specifically for planning the church's rehabilitation. This bill directly affects Montville town and Raymond Hill Church by providing targeted funding for planning, not construction, of the rehabilitation project. It is a procedural authorization for bond issuance to support a specific local historic site.

Maddy summarySB 918 authorizes the state to issue up to $1.4 million in bonds to fund the purchase of "Bond property" in Montville. The proceeds will be provided as a grant-in-aid to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for this specific real estate transaction. The bill directly affects the state budget and DEEP's acquisition of this property in Montville, with no broader policy changes or direct impact on residents or businesses.

Maddy summarySB 913 authorizes the state to issue up to $1.35 million in bonds to fund specific repairs in Montville. The funds will replace the fuel tank at the Montville bus garage and the roof at Palmer School, directly benefiting the Montville School District. The Department of Education will provide the grant-in-aid to the district for these infrastructure projects. This bill is a targeted funding measure for physical facility upgrades, not a broader policy change.