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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut authorizes $300,000 in state bonds for New England Science and Sailing Foundation ADA compliance
Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and BondingSponsors: Aundré Bumgardner and 3 others
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What This Bill Proposed
The state legislature proposed authorizing up to $300,000 in state bonds for the ending June 30, 2027, to provide a for facility accessibility upgrades at the New England Science and Sailing Foundation.
State capital borrowing is tapped to fund specific private non-profit infrastructure upgrades, requiring the Department of Education to oversee the grant distribution.
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.
New England Science and Sailing Foundation
Receives a state grant-in-aid to fund physical accessibility upgrades for its facilities.
Department of Education
Tasked with administering the bond proceeds as a grant-in-aid to the foundation.
Key Facts
- The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize state bond issuances up to an aggregate principal amount of $300,000.
- The funding is designated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
- Proceeds are to be used by the Department of Education to provide a grant-in-aid.
- The grant is specifically intended for the New England Science and Sailing Foundation.
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- The funds must be used to ensure facilities comply with physical accessibility guidelines under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance15Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 15)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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