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Connecticut bill proposes $30 million appropriation for community action agencies

Original title: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on AppropriationsSponsors: Mae Flexer and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Proposed Bill No. 128 appropriates $30 million from the to the Department of Social Services for 2027 to provide grants to community action agencies.

Why it matters

Local community action agencies stand to receive $30 million in state funding for the ending June 30, 2027, altering the financial resources available for their local social service programs.

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

community action agencies

These agencies are eligible to receive grant funding from the $30 million appropriation.

Directly affected

Department of Social Services

The department receives the appropriated funds from the General Fund to administer grants.

Key Facts

  • Appropriates the sum of thirty million dollars to the Department of Social Services.
  • Funds are drawn from the General Fund.
  • The appropriation is designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • The funds are earmarked for grants to community action agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Proposed Bill No. 128 allocate?
The bill appropriates thirty million dollars.
Which state department receives the funding?
The Department of Social Services receives the appropriation.

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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 Appropriations

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Rep. Gregory Haddad, 54th Dist.Primary sponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

General Assembly, Department of Social Services
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body convening to enact the bill”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Social Services“Recipient of the appropriated funds for grants”Map →

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Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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