Connecticut SB398: AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

What the bill says

An act concerning the board of pardons and paroles. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES. Assembly convened: Section 1. Subsection (c) of section 54-124a of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2026): (c) Ten of the members of the board shall devote full time to the performance of their duties under this section and shall be compensated therefor in such amount as the Commissioner of Administrative Services determines, subject to the provisions of section 4-40. The other members of the board shall receive, [one hundred ten dollars for each day spent in] within available appropriations, a per diem payment in such amount as the Commissioner of Administrative Services determines, subject to the provisions of section 4-40, for the performance of their duties and additionally shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of such duties. The chairperson or, in the chairperson's absence or inability to act, a member designated by the chairperson to serve temporarily as chairperson, shall be present at all meetings of the board and participate in all decisions. LCO No. 2250 1 of Raised Bill No. This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: Section 1 July 1, 2026 54-124a(c) Statement of Purpose: To eliminate the statutorily prescribed amount for payment to part-time board members. [Proposed …

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Sponsors

• Antonio Felipe (D, 130) · primary sponsor
• Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)

Latest actions

1. April 20, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
2. April 20, 2026: No New File by Committee on Appropriations
3. April 20, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4. April 20, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
5. April 17, 2026: Joint Favorable
6. April 15, 2026: Immediate Transmittal
7. April 15, 2026: Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations
8. April 8, 2026: File Number 498
9. April 8, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 310
10. April 8, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Votes

• APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 17, 2026): 39 yea, 13 nay, passed
• JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 23, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB398?

SB398 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

What does SB398 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the board of pardons and paroles. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB398?

In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SB398?

Antonio Felipe (D, 130), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB398?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00398&which_year=2026