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Connecticut bill proposes $150,000 grant for Spanish Community of Wallingford

Original title: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR SPANISH COMMUNITY OF WALLINGFORD.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Proposed Bill 5176 directs a $150,000 from the to the Spanish Community of Wallingford for the ending June 30, 2027. The funds are designated to support education, public health, social services, and job training programs.

Why it matters

The measure allocates state funds specifically to a local community organization to support its ongoing regional 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

Spanish Community of Wallingford

The organization stands to receive a $150,000 state grant-in-aid for its programs.

Directly affected

Department of Social Services

The department is designated to receive and administer the appropriated funds.

Key Facts

  • Appropriates the sum of $150,000 to the Department of Social Services from the General Fund.
  • The funds are allocated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • Provides a grant-in-aid specifically to the Spanish Community of Wallingford.
  • Funds are intended for education, public health, social services, and job training.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Proposed Bill 5176 appropriate?
The bill appropriates the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
Which state agency is responsible for handling the grant?
The Department of Social Services is responsible for the .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House 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

Connected Entities

Spanish Community of Wallingford, Department of Social Services, Mary M. Mushinsky and 2 more
OrganizationSpanish Community of Wallingford“Recipient of the proposed grant-in-aid”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Social Services“State agency tasked with distributing the appropriation”Map →
PersonMary M. Mushinsky“Representative of the 85th District introducing the bill”Map →
PersonPaul Cicarella“Senator of the 34th District acting as cosponsor”Map →
otherGeneral Fund“Source of the state funds”Map →

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Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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