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Connecticut authorizes $5 million in state bonds for Bozrah sewer expansion

Original title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE FITCHVILLE SECTION OF THE TOWN OF BOZRAH.

Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and BondingSponsors: Catherine A. Osten and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

State lawmakers introduced a bill empowering the State Bond Commission to issue up to $5 million in state bonds to fund a sewer expansion project in the Fitchville section of Bozrah. The Department of Public Health would provide these funds as a to extend sewer lines and connect them to Norwich Public Utilities.

Why it matters

Properties in the Fitchville section of Bozrah gain access to an extended municipal sewer system through state-financed infrastructure dollars administered by the Department of Public Health.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

town of Bozrah

Receives a grant-in-aid to extend sewer lines in the Fitchville section.

Directly affected

Department of Public Health

Receives and administers the bond proceeds to provide the grant.

Directly affected

Norwich Public Utilities

Serves as the connection point for the newly extended sewer lines.

Key Facts

  • The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize state bond issuance in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $5 million.
  • Funds are designated to extend sewer lines in the Fitchville section of Bozrah.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does this bill authorize for the sewer project?
The bill authorizes state bond issuance in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding five million dollars.
Which state agency oversees the distribution of these funds?
The Department of Public Health is responsible for providing the to the town of Bozrah.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Norwich Public Utilities, Bozrah, Department of Public Health and 1 more
OrganizationNorwich Public Utilities“Utility provider that the extended sewer lines will connect to.”Map →
locationBozrah“Town receiving the grant-in-aid for sewer line extension in the Fitchville secti”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Health“Will use bond proceeds to provide a grant-in-aid to the town of Bozrah.”Map →
OrganizationState Bond Commission“Empowered to authorize the issuance of state bonds.”Map →

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