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SB 169CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Connecticut authorizes $400,000 in state bonds to acquire Camp Laurel and repair Lebanon dam

Original title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO PURCHASE CAMP LAUREL AND REHABILITATE THE DAM IN THE TOWN OF LEBANON.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

The Connecticut General Assembly is considering a bill to empower the State Bond Commission to issue up to $400,000 in for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to purchase Camp Laurel and rehabilitate its dam in Lebanon.

Why it matters

The measure directs state borrowing toward a specific local land acquisition and infrastructure repair project in Lebanon, involving $400,000 in bond proceeds managed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

The department receives bond proceeds to execute the purchase of Camp Laurel and the rehabilitation of the dam.

Directly affected

Town of Lebanon

The town is the location of Camp Laurel and the dam slated for purchase and infrastructure repair.

Key Facts

The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize state bond issuance up to $400,000 in aggregate principal amounts under section 3-20 of the general statutes.
Proceeds are directed to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Funds are designated for purchasing Camp Laurel and rehabilitating the dam located in the town of Lebanon.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does this bill authorize for Camp Laurel and the dam?

The bill authorizes an aggregate principal amount not exceeding four hundred thousand dollars in .

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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

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Connected Entities

Camp Laurel, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Catherine A. Osten and 2 more

otherCamp Laurel“Property to be purchased using state bond proceeds”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection“Agency designated to use bond proceeds for the purchase and rehabilitation”Map →

PersonCatherine A. Osten“State Senator representing the 19th District who introduced the bill”Map →

locationLebanon“Town where Camp Laurel and the dam are located”Map →

OrganizationState Bond Commission“Body empowered to authorize the issuance of state bonds”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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