GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSED STATE BUDGET & LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
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Wednesday, Governor Lamont delivered his Budget Address to Connecticut General Assembly during a Joint Legislative Session. During his address, the Governor unveiled his Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Biennial Budget and legislative proposals for the legislature to consider during this year’s regular session. Below is a summary of the Governor’s budget and legislative proposals for your review.
Governor Lamont's FY 2026/2027 Biennial Budget Proposal
Full Budget Documents Here
Legislation Implementing the Governor's Proposed Budget
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An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2027, and Making Appropriations Therefor
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An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
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An Act Authorizing and Adjusting Bonds of the State
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An Act Implementing the Governor’s Recommendations for General Government
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An Act Implementing the Governor’s Recommendations for Health and Human Services
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An Act Implementing the Governor’s Recommendations for Education
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An Act Implementing the Governor’s Recommendations for Higher Education
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An Act Concerning Revenue Items To Implement the Governor’s Budget
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Governor Lamont's 2025 Legislative Proposals
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An Act Addressing Innovations in Artificial Intelligence
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An Act Strengthening the Review of Healthcare Entity Transactions
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An Act Expanding Consumer Protections
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An Act Expanding Dual Credit Opportunities
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An Act Revising and Consolidating the Hate Crimes Statutes
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An Act Establishing Priority Housing Development Zones
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An Act Reducing Insurance Rate Premium Requests
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An Act Limiting Out-Of-Network Health Care Costs
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An Act Enhancing Environmental Permitting Predictability
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An Act Establishing a Resilient Connecticut Strategy
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An Act Addressing Patients’ Prescription Drug Costs
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An Act Making Investments in In-District Special Education
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An Act Creating the Universal Preschool Endowment
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An Act Establishing Protections for Veterans’ Benefits From Claim Sharks
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An Act Establishing Additional Protections for Warehouse Workers
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STATE BUDGET
In anticipation of the Office of Policy and Management’s Monday presentation to the Appropriations Committee regarding the Governor’s proposed budget, the Office of Fiscal Analysis (OFA) created a synopsis of the budget bill. The report attempts to capture some key pieces of information of the Governor's FY 26 and FY 27 Budget under short notice.
View OFA’s Synopsis of the Governor's FY 26 and FY 27 Budget Plan Here
PUBLIC HEARINGS
We have entered the time of session where Committees are holding Public Hearings to gather information from the public on legislative proposals. We have listed all the public hearing agendas noticed for next week below for your review.
general Law Committee
monday, february 10, 2025
The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 1B of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the General Law Committee website on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0470 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: General Law bills
H.B. No. 5112 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING PET STORES FROM PURCHASING OR PROCURING DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS.
Proposed H.B. No. 5162 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE DATA PRIVACY AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
H.B. No. 5323 (COMM) AN ACT ELIMINATING A SKILLED-TRADE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND MUNICIPAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES.
H.B. No. 6856 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ABNORMAL ECONOMIC DISRUPTIONS, PRECIPITATING EVENTS AND CONSUMER PRODUCT DISCLOSURES.
H.B. No. 6857 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA AND MINORS.
H.B. No. 6858 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TICKETS, VETERAN OR MILITARY BENEFIT SERVICES, THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS, UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD AND THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT.
Proposed S.B. No. 430 AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONDUCT CONCERNING DRUGS AND MEDICAL DEVICES USED TO EXECUTE THE DEATH PENALTY.
S.B. No. 611 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS.
Proposed S.B. No. 971 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF HOTELS, MOTELS AND INNS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING AND COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
transportation committee
monday, february 10, 2025
The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Transportation Committee website on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0590 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Transportation Bills
S.B. No. 1081 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING AN ECONOMIC STUDY ON AREAS SURROUNDING THE MOHEGAN-PEQUOT BRIDGE.
S.B. No. 292 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING APPROVAL BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND ANY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER PRIOR TO THE ERECTION OF A PERMANENT SIGN ON A MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY.
S.B. No. 1146 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR CHILDREN TRANSPORTED IN MOTOR VEHICLES.
S.B. No. 1242 (RAISED) AN ACT FUNDING SMALL HARBOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
S.B. No. 1243 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FARE-FREE BUS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, VETERANS AND LOW-INCOME PASSENGERS.
H.B. No. 5240 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONES AROUND CERTAIN LANDSCAPING VEHICLES WHEN PARKED ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
H.B. No. 5241 (COMM) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING WEIGH-IN-MOTION SYSTEMS FOR COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
H.B. No. 5766 (COMM) AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES OF PARKING IN FRONT OF A FIRE HYDRANT.
H.B. No. 6861 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND THE PROJECTION OF A LASER AT AN AIRCRAFT OR THE FLIGHT PATH OF AN AIRCRAFT.
H.B. No. 6862 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES.
Proposed H.B. No. 5646 AN ACT STUDYING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.
2025 APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
SCHEDULE OF STATE AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Appropriations Committee will hold state agency budget presentations and public hearings from Tuesday, February 11, 2025 through Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to be held at the times listed below, in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom. Separate Bulletin notices for each public hearing will be published with a link to an On-line Registration form, as well as a link to submit testimony electronically. The state agency presentations and public hearings can be viewed viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, some state agency presentations and public hearings may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com.
NOTE: The schedule is subject to change should House or Senate sessions be scheduled on any of these dates.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Transportation
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10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
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10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
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Department of Transportation
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11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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Judicial and Corrections
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12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
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Judicial Department
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1:30 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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Division of Criminal Justice
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2:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
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Public Defender Services Commission
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2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
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Department of Correction (including the Board of Pardons and Paroles)
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3:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M
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Probate Court Administration
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Public Budget Hearings 5:00 P.M.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
General Government B
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10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M.
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Office of Policy and Management
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10:45 A.M.-11:15 A.M.
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State Treasurer (including Debt Service)
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11:15 A.M.-11:45 P.M.
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Attorney General
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11:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
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Department of Revenue Services
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12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:30 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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State Comptroller and Miscellaneous Accounts
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2:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
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Department of Administrative Services
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Veterans and Military Affairs
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3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M
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Military Department
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3:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Public Budget Hearings 5:00 P.M.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Regulation and Protection
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10:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M.
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Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
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10:15 P.M.-10:45 A.M.
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Department of Consumer Protection
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10:45 P.M.-11:15 A.M.
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Office of the Healthcare Advocate
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11:15 P.M.-11:45 P.M.
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Insurance Department (Special Fund Agency)
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12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:00 P.M.-1:15 P.M.
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Workers’ Compensation Commission (Special Fund Agency)
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1:15 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
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Department of Banking (Special Fund Agency)
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1:30 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
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General Government A
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3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
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Secretary of the State
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Public Budget Hearings 4:00 P.M.
In addition to the agencies listed above, public testimony may be given on the following agencies:
Office of State Ethics
State Contracting Standards Board
State Elections Enforcement Commission
Freedom of Information Commission
Office of the Child Advocate
Office of the Victim Advocate
Judicial Review Council
Judicial Selection Commission
Governor's Office
Lt. Governor's Office
Board of Firearms Permit Examiners
Office of Legislative Management
Auditors of Public Accounts
Commission on Women, Children, and Seniors, Equity and Opportunity
Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Higher Education
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11:00 A.M.-11:30 P.M.
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Office of Higher Education
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11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
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12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
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University of Connecticut
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2:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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UConn Health Center
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Public Budget Hearings:
5:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Higher Education Panels
7:30 P.M. Public Hearing
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Elementary & Secondary Education
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10:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M.
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Teachers’ Retirement Board
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10:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M.
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State Library
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10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
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Office of Early Childhood
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11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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CT Technical Education and Career System
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12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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State Department of Education
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Public Budget Hearings 3:00 P.M.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Health
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10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
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Department of Public Health
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11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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Department of Developmental Services
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12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:00 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
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1:30 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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Office of Health Strategy
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2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Public Budget Hearings 4:00 P.M.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Human Services
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11:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
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Department of Aging and Disability Services
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11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
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Department of Social Services
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1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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Department of Children and Families
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Public Budget Hearings 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Conservation and Development
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10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.
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Department of Agriculture
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10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
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Office of Consumer Counsel
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11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (including PURA)
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12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
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LUNCH RECESS
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1:00 P.M.-1:45 P.M.
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Department of Economic and Community Development
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1:45 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
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Department of Labor
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2:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
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Department of Housing
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3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
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Agricultural Experiment Station
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Public Budget Hearings 4:30 P.M.
*appropriations Committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Appropriations Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0033 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Biennial Budget for Transportation and Judicial and Corrections Agencies
*H.B. No. 6864 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.
commerce committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:15 A.M. in Room 1C of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Commerce Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0384 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Matters Related To Commerce
Proposed S.B. No. 1102 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONNECTICUT DINER TRAIL.
Proposed S.B. No. 1178 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CENTRAL INTERNET WEB SITE FOR STATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
Proposed S.B. No. 1179 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
Proposed H.B. No. 5008 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-PUERTO RICO TRADE COMMISSION.
Proposed H.B. No. 6450 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT-TAIWAN TRADE COMMISSION.
Proposed H.B. No. 6737 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FREEDOM SCHOONER AMISTAD.
Proposed H.B. No. 6740 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.
Proposed H.B. No. 6782 AN ACT CONCERNING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ESTABLISHING A FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
Proposed H.B. No. 6784 AN ACT ESTABLISHING INCENTIVES FOR CONTRACTORS TO USE LOW-EMBODIED CARBON CONCRETE.
executive and legislative nominations committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing, followed by a committee meeting, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 1A of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be posted on the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0450 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Executive and Legislative Nominations
Rhonda J. Tobin of Simsbury to the Judicial Review Council
Paula S. Gilberto of Farmington to be a member of the State Board of Education
Gladys B. Labas of Higganum to be a member of the State Board of Education
*higher education and employment advancement committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Room 2D of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0280 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Higher Education and Employment Advancement Bills
*S.B. No. 1260 (RAISED) AN ACT EXPANDING MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN.
*S.B. No. 1261 (RAISED) AN ACT EXPANDING THE ALLIANCE DISTRICT EDUCATOR AND COUNSELOR LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND THE HIGH PRIORITY OCCUPATION LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
*H.B. No. 6884 (RAISED) AN ACT EXPANDING TAX CREDITS FOR STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS TO INCLUDE PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES.
*H.B. No. 6886 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NURSING STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.
*H.B. No. 6887 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY.
*insurance and real estate committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in Room 2E of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Insurance and Real Estate Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0516 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Insurance and Real Estate Bills
*S.B. No. 1270 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC ADJUSTERS.
*S.B. No. 1269 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
*H.B. No. 6895 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT REVIEW.
*H.B. No. 6897 (RAISED) AN ACT EXTENDING THE SUNSET DATE FOR PERSONAL RISK INSURANCE RATE FILINGS.
*H.B. No. 6896 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT.
*H.B. No. 6898 (RAISED) AN ACT ELIMINATING THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR DRIVERS WHO COMPLETE AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAWS IN OTHER STATES.
*public safety and security committee
tuesday, february 11, 2025
The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 2B of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Public Safety and Security Committee website on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0571 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Public Safety and Security Committee Raised Bills
*S.B. No. 1239 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A FALLEN OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER FUND AND PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO SURVIVORS OF A FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
*S.B. No. 1240 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE.
*S.B. No. 1241 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE CRISIS INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
*H.B. No. 6851 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PURPLE PROPERTY BORDERS AS WARNING TO TRESPASSERS.
*H.B. No. 6852 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK FEES FOR AN INDIGENT PERSON SEEKING A PARDON.
*H.B. No. 6853 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THE STANDARDIZED METHOD OF RECORDING TRAFFIC STOP INFORMATION.
*H.B. No. 6859 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN EVIDENCE AND RECORDS, FIREARM INFORMATION, SECURITY GUARDS, FIREARM TRANSFERS AND SCHOOL SECURITY GRANTS.
*H.B. No. 6860 (RAISED) AN ACT COMMEMORATING STATE TROOPER IRVING H. NELSON IN THE TOWN OF POMFRET.
*H.B. No. 6908 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS USED BY PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL AND ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CONSOLIDATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS.
*appropriations committee
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom. The committee meeting can be viewed via YouTube Live. The committee meeting can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Appropriations Committee website on Sunday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0033 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information.
SUBJECT MATTER: Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Budget for General Government B and Veterans and Military Affairs Agencies
*H.B. No. 6864 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.
*banking committee
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Banking Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 2A of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Banking Committee website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0410 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Banking Committee Bills
*S.B. No. 1255 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY BANK AND COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TREASURER.
*S.B. No. 1256 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND RECEIVERSHIP OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
*S.B. No. 1257 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER CREDIT AND COMMERCIAL FINANCING.
*H.B. No. 6875 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT.
*H.B. No. 6876 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND A RELATED TAX DEDUCTION AND CREDIT.
*H.B. No. 6877 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BANKING COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BANK REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS AND ALTERATIONS.
*H.B. No. 6878 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES AND UNDISCHARGED MORTGAGES.
*committee on children
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Committee on Children will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in Room 1E of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Committee on Children website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0370 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Committee on Children Bills
*H.B. No. 6900 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PERINATAL DEPRESSION SCREENING TOOLS AND DATA SHARING SYSTEMS.
*S.B. No. 1272 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS.
*H.B. No. 6903 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION CONCERNING CHILD CARE SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PATIENTS RECEIVING PRENATAL CARE.
*H.B. No. 6902 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
*H.B. No. 6899 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY EDUCATOR PAY EQUITY.
*H.B. No. 6183 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE.
*H.B. No. 6901 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S WELFARE.
*S.B. No. 1273 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S SAFETY.
*S.B. No. 1271 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
*H.B. No. 6841 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME PILOT PROGRAM.
*government oversight committee
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Government Oversight Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 1D of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Government Oversight Committee website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0528 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Freedom of Information Act Bills
*S.B. No. 1209 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISCLOSURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
*S.B. No. 973 (COMM) AN ACT PERMITTING REDACTION FEES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS CREATED BY POLICE BODY-WORN RECORDING EQUIPMENT OR DASHBOARD CAMERAS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
*H.B. No. 6883 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND PROTECTING THE LOCATION OF HOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.
*H.B. No. 6882 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION FOR REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
*H.B. No. 6327 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTS AWARDED TO OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES.
*housing committee
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Housing Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 2D of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Housing Committee website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-0240-8876 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Housing Committee Bills
*S.B. No. 1262 (RAISED) AN ACT REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CERTAIN GOODS USED IN NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION.
*S.B. No. 1266 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE POSTING OF FAIR RENT COMMISSION BYLAWS.
*S.B. No. 1268 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING ALL FAIR RENT COMMISSION HEARINGS BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
*H.B. No. 6893 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.
*H.B. No. 6894 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5002 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS.
*Proposed S.B. No. 12 AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S HOUSING NEEDS.
*Proposed S.B. No. 1159 AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6491 AN ACT PRIORITIZING ALLOCATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VOUCHERS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO INTEND TO USE SUCH VOUCHERS IN MUNICIPALITIES BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE EXEMPTION.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6336 AN ACT EXPANDING THE TIME TO OWN PROGRAM AND SETTING ASIDE FUNDS FOR TEACHERS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6338 AN ACT PERMITTING REMOVAL OF AN UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL FROM REAL PROPERTY.
*Proposed S.B. No. 616 AN ACT REQUIRING FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS TO OPERATE UNDER THE SAME PROCEDURES AS OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES IN THE STATE.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5365 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR A MUNICIPALITY THAT CONTAINS AN AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA.
*labor and public employees committee
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. in Room 1B of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Labor and Public Employees Committee website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0540 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Labor and Public Employees Committee Bills
*S.B. No. 8 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKERS' RIGHTS.
*H.B. No. 6904 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS.
*H.B. No. 6907 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF QUOTAS BY WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.
*S.B. No. 1274 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKING CONDITIONS.
*S.B. No. 1275 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' RIGHTS.
*H.B. No. 6905 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.
*H.B. No. 6906 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LABOR DEPARTMENT.
*veterans’ and military affairs committee
thursday, february 13, 2025
The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. in Room 1C of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee website on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-8467 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Veterans' and Military Affairs Bills
*S.B. No. 1091 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BASIC PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER MILITARY-RELATED INDIVIDUALS.
*Proposed S.B. No. 1150 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR NO-COST DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWALS FOR VETERANS.
*S.B. No. 1276 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED BASED ON A DISABILITY RATING OF ONE HUNDRED PER CENT AND A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR GOLD STAR SPOUSES.
*S.B. No. 1277 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR CERTAIN DISABLED OR ELDERLY VETERANS.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5117 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND A CONNECTICUT VETERANS CEMETERY.
*H.B. No. 5787 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS WHO JOIN A CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART AND RECEIVE A NUMBER PLATE RECOGNIZING THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART.
*H.B. No. 6722 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FEES FOR VETERANS OR SPONSORS OF VETERANS IN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
*H.B. No. 6723 (COMM) AN ACT DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS VETERANS' MONTH.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6724 AN ACT CREATING A SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE IN RECOGNITION OF "THE BORINQUENEERS".
*Proposed H.B. No. 6728 AN ACT CONCERNING FREE RIDERSHIP FOR VETERANS ON MODES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON VETERANS' DAY.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6734 AN ACT REDUCING FOR VETERANS THE COST TO OBTAIN CERTAIN SPECIALTY MOTOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6735 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NEAR STATE OR FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS TO A FOREIGN ENTITY.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6764 AN ACT PROVIDING HOUSING FOR CERTAIN IMPOVERISHED VETERANS.
*H.B. No. 6765 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE WITH DENTAL SERVICES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS.
*H.B. No. 6766 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS WITH MOTOR VEHICLES OF A CERTAIN AGE.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6768 AN ACT REQUIRING A VETERANS SET-ASIDE FOR CERTAIN HOUSING UNITS.
*H.B. No. 6874 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS FROM BENEFITS CLAIM SHARKS.
*H.B. No. 6909 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH REGARD TO PROVIDERS OF ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AND MILITARY-RELATED BENEFITS.
*H.B. No. 6910 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING WAITING LIST EXCEPTIONS FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED VETERANS IN CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
*H.J. No. 28 (COMM) RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CHIEF HAROLD TANTAQUIDGEON.
*appropriaTIons committee
Friday, february 14, 2025
The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom. The committee meeting can be viewed via YouTube Live. The committee meeting can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Appropriations Committee website on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0033 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Budget for Regulation and Protection and General Government A Agencies
*H.B. No. 6864 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, 2027, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.
*general Law committee
friday, february 14, 2025
The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 1A of the LOB and via Zoom. The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com. Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. Registration will close on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the General Law Committee website on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. under Public Hearing Testimony. If you do not have internet access, you may provide testimony via telephone. To register to testify by phone, call the Phone Registrant Line at 860-240-0470 to leave your contact information. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The Committee requests that testimony be limited to matters related to the items on the Agenda. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to condense oral testimony to a summary of that statement. All public hearing testimony, written and spoken, is public information. As such, it will be made available on the CGA website and indexed by internet search engines.
SUBJECT MATTER: General Law bills
*S.B. No. 1248 (COMM) AN ACT EXPANDING CONSUMER PROTECTIONS.
*S.B. No. 1249 (COMM) AN ACT ADDRESSING INNOVATIONS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
*S.B. No. 1235 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING LOTTERY AND GAMING REGULATION.
*H.B. No. 6855 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING DRUG CONTROL AND CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
*H.B. No. 6854 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
*S.B. No. 1238 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.
*S.B. No. 1237 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION AND DELINQUENCY ASSESSMENTS, TICKET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND PROHIBITED ADVERTISING PRACTICES.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5084 AN ACT EXTENDING THE LOTTERY TICKET REDEMPTION PERIOD.
*Proposed H.B. No. 6478 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE TO ESTABLISH OCCUPANCY LEVELS AND RENTAL RATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING LANDLORD AND PROPERTY MANAGER PROFITS.
*Proposed H.B. No. 5429 AN ACT CONCERNING CAREGIVERS, QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND THE PALLIATIVE USE OF CANNABIS.
*Proposed S.B. No. 154 AN ACT CONCERNING COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS.
*S.B. No. 1236 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR LICENSING EXEMPTIONS.
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, February 10, 2025
9:30am: Attorney General Tong: Press Conferences on the Attorney General's Social Media Bill (1A)
9:30am: Women and Children's Health Committee Meeting (ZOOM)
10:00am: Education Committee Meeting (1E-ZOOM)
10:00am: Environment Committee Meeting (2B-ZOOM)
10:00am: General Law Committee Public Hearing (1B-ZOOM)
10:30am: Planning and Development Committee Meeting (2D-ZOOM)
11:00am: Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Meeting (2E-ZOOM)
11:00am: Transportation Committee Public Hearing (2C-ZOOM)
11:30am: Public Health Committee Meeting (1D-ZOOM)
1:00pm: Appropriations Committee: Briefing by OPM Secretary Beckham on the Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Biennial Budget (2E-ZOOM)
1:00pm: Endometriosis Working Group Meeting and Presentation EndoRISE (2A-ZOOM)
3:00pm: Katie Beckett Waiver Program Working Group (ZOOM1)
Tuesday. February 11, 2025
8:30am: Capitol Region Education Council: Legislative Breakfast (310)
10:00am: Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee State Agency Budget Presentations (2C-ZOOM)
10:00am: Labor and Public Employees Committee Meeting (1D-ZOOM)
10:00am: Public Safety and Security Committee Public Hearing (2B-ZOOM)
10:00am: Rep Farrar and CT Future Business Leaders of America: Press Conference (2E)
10:30am: Rep Farrar and CT Future Business Leaders of America: Student Showcase (ATRIUM2)
11:00am: Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee Public Hearing followed by a Committee Meeting (1A-ZOOM)
11:00am: Human Services Committee Meeting (2A-ZOOM)
11:00am: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Meeting (2E-ZOOM)
11:15am: Commerce Committee Public Hearing (1C-ZOOM)
11:30am: Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee & Government Oversight Committee Informational Forum (2D-ZOOM)
12:00pm: Insurance and Real Estate Committee Public Hearing (2E-ZOOM)
12:30pm: Appropriations Judicial and Corrections Subcommittee State Agency Presentations (2C-ZOOM)
1:00pm: Children Committee Meeting (1E-ZOOM)
1:30pm: Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee Public Hearing (2D-ZOOM)
5:00pm: Appropriations Committee Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Budget for Transportation and Judicial and Corrections Agencies (2C-ZOOM)
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
7:30am: State Holiday - Building Closed (CAPGRDN)
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00am: Appropriations General Government B Subcommittee State Agency Budget Presentations (2C-ZOOM)
10:00am: Government Oversight Committee Forum (1D-ZOOM)
10:30: American Heart Association: Hands-Only CPR and AED Instruction for Legislators and Staff (310)
10:30am: Planning and Development Committee Forum (1A-ZOOM)
11:00am: Banking Committee Public Hearing (2A-ZOOM)
11:00am: Commerce Committee Meeting (1B-ZOOM)
11:00am: Government Oversight Committee Public Hearing (1D-ZOOM)
11:00am: Housing Committee Public Hearing (2D-ZOOM)
11:30am: Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Public Hearing (1C-ZOOM)
1:00pm: Education Committee and Committee on Children Informational Forum: Putting Young People First, a briefing of the Young People First Report by Boston Consulting Group (1E-ZOOM)
2:00pm: Select Special Education Committee Listening Session (2B-ZOOM)
2:30pm: Labor and Public Employees Committee Public Hearing (1B-ZOOM)
3:00pm: Appropriations Veterans and Military Affairs Subcommittee State Agency Budget Presentations (2C-ZOOM)
3:00pm: Children Committee Public Hearing (1E-ZOOM)
5:00pm: Appropriations Committee Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Budget for General Government B and Veterans and Military Affairs Agencies (2C-ZOOM)
Friday, February 14, 2025
9:00am: Tourism Caucus (1B)
10:00am: Appropriations Regulation and Protection Subcommittee State Agency Budget Presentations (2C-ZOOM)
10:00am: General Law Committee Public Hearing (1A-ZOOM)
10:30am: Rep. Gilchrest: Have a HARC Day (1D)
1:00pm: MAPOC (Full Council) Meeting (ZOOM)
3:00pm: Appropriations General Government A State Agency Budget Presentation - Office of the Secretary of the State (2C-ZOOM)
4:00pm: Appropriations Committee Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 26-27 Budget for Regulation and Protection and General Government A Agencies (2C-ZOOM)
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