Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB428: AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH FUNDING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE.
Status: In committee, March 19, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning research funding at institutions of higher education in the state. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH FUNDING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2026) (a) There is established an Academic Research Funding Commission, which shall be part of the Executive Department. (b) The commission shall consist of the following members: (1) One appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, who is a member of the faculty at The University of Connecticut; (2) One appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, who is a member of the faculty at a state university within the Connecticut State University System; (3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, who is a member of the faculty at a nonprofit, independent institution of higher education in the state; LCO No. 2639 1 of Raised Bill No. (4) One appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, who is a member of the faculty at The University of Connecticut; (5) One appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, who is a member of the faculty at a nonprofit, independent institution of higher education in the state; (6) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, who is a member of the faculty at a state university within the Connecticut State University System; (7) Two persons appointed …
Sponsors
- Gregory Haddad (D, 54) · primary sponsor
- Corey Paris (D, 145)
- David DeFronzo (D, 26)
- Eilish Collins Main (D, 146)
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Gary Turco (D, 27)
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
- Patricia Dillon (D, 92)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- Mary Fortier (D, 79)
- Frank Smith (D, 118)
Latest actions
- : Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
- : Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Joint Favorable Change of Reference Appropriations
- : Public Hearing 03/10
- : Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
Votes
- HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Change of Reference) (March 17, 2026): 13 yea, 5 nay, passed
Subjects: Commissions, State funds
Common questions
- What is SB428?
- SB428 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH FUNDING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE.
- What does SB428 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning research funding at institutions of higher education in the state. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB428?
- In committee as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB428?
- Gregory Haddad (D, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB428?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00428&which_year=2026
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