Connecticut SB298: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, GENERAL GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES AND WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.

What the bill says

An act concerning the reallocation of certain state funds and various provisions relating to education, public safety, general government, elections, intermediate care facilities and warehouse distribution centers. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, GENERAL GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES AND WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective from passage) The amounts appropriated to the following agencies in section 1 of public act 25-168 are reduced by the following amounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026: T1 GENERAL FUND 2025-2026 T2 T3 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES T4 Temporary Family Assistance - TANF 3,400,000 T5 T6 TOTAL - GENERAL FUND 3,400,000 Sec. 2. (Effective from passage) The sum of $1,700,000 is appropriated to LCO No. 2203 1 of Bill No. the Labor Department, for Personal Services, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, for the purpose of (1) offsetting declining federal funds that support unemployment compensation program personnel costs, and (2) supporting the integration of information technology solutions in such program to improve service for individuals applying for benefits. Sec. 3. (Effective from passage) The sum of $1,700,000 is appropriated to the Department of Education, for Adult Education, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Sec. 4. (Effective from passage) The unexpended balance of funds appropriated to the Department of Education, for Adult Education, in section 3 of this act, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, shall …

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Sponsors

• Martin Looney (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Matthew Ritter (D, 1)
• Robert Duff (D, 25)
• Jason Rojas (D, 9)
• Hilda Santiago (D, 84)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Transmitted to the Secretary of State
2. March 5, 2026: Public Act 26-1
3. March 3, 2026: Signed by Governor in Original
4. March 3, 2026: Line Item Vetoed by the Governor, Section(s): 5A,6,7,11,12,13
5. February 27, 2026: Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the Governor
6. February 26, 2026: In Concurrence
7. February 26, 2026: House Passed
8. February 26, 2026: House Rejected House Amendment Schedule D 2413
9. February 26, 2026: House Rejected House Amendment Schedule C 2371
10. February 26, 2026: House Rejected House Amendment Schedule B 2348

Votes

• House Roll Call 9 (February 26, 2026): 96 yea, 48 nay, passed
• House Roll Call 8 (February 26, 2026): 47 yea, 97 nay, failed
• House Roll Call 7 (February 26, 2026): 46 yea, 97 nay, failed
• House Roll Call 6 (February 26, 2026): 47 yea, 98 nay, failed
• House Roll Call 5 (February 26, 2026): 54 yea, 91 nay, failed
• Senate Roll Call 9 (February 25, 2026): 11 yea, 25 nay, failed

Common questions

What is SB298?

SB298 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN STATE FUNDS AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, GENERAL GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES AND WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS.

What does SB298 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the reallocation of certain state funds and various provisions relating to education, public safety, general government, elections, intermediate care facilities and warehouse distribution centers. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB298?

Vetoed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Transmitted to the Secretary of State (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB298?

Martin Looney (D, 11), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB298?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00298&which_year=2026