Connecticut SB248: AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REESTABLISHING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFFING OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.

What the bill says

An act concerning a study of reestablishing the duties, responsibilities and staffing of the legislative program review and investigations committee. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REESTABLISHING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFFING OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) The Office of Legislative Management shall conduct a study regarding the feasibility of reestablishing the duties, responsibilities and staffing of the former Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee within the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to government oversight, including, but not limited to, what additional staffing it would require, what costs would be associated with providing additional resources for the committee and any potential benefits of such reestablishment. Not later than January 1, 2027, the executive director of the Office of Legislative Management shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to government oversight. Such report shall include any findings of such study and any recommendations for legislation to implement such findings. LCO No. 1136 1 of Raised Bill No. This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: Section 1 from passage New section Statement of Purpose: To require the Office of Legislative Management to conduct a study of reestablishing the duties, responsibilities and staffing of the Legislative Program …

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Sponsors

• Paul Cicarella (R, 34) · primary sponsor
• Robert Sampson (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: On Consent Calendar
2. May 5, 2026: Senate Passed
3. April 1, 2026: File Number 288
4. April 1, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 199
5. April 1, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
6. April 1, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
7. March 26, 2026: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
8. March 17, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
9. March 17, 2026: Joint Favorable
10. February 20, 2026: Public Hearing 02/24

Votes

• Senate Roll Call 354 (May 6, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 17, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB248?

SB248 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REESTABLISHING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND STAFFING OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.

What does SB248 do?

In its own words: An act concerning a study of reestablishing the duties, responsibilities and staffing of the legislative program review and investigations committee. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB248?

Passed one chamber as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: On Consent Calendar (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SB248?

Paul Cicarella (R, 34), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB248?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00248&which_year=2026