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SB 163CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Connecticut authorizes $10 million in state bonds for Doubleday Road improvements in Columbia

Original title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO DOUBLEDAY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF COLUMBIA.

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

Official description

To provide funding for improvements to Doubleday Road in the town of Columbia.

Why it matters

The measure provides up to $10 million in state-backed financing specifically targeted at upgrading municipal infrastructure in Columbia, shifting the funding burden for these major road and bridge repairs from local taxpayers to the state.

Background

State bond authorizations in Connecticut require approval by the State Bond Commission, which allocates funding for capital projects and infrastructure across municipalities. context
Senator Catherine A. Osten represents the 19th Senate District, which includes the town of Columbia. context

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 Columbia

Receives a state grant-in-aid to fund infrastructure improvements on Doubleday Road.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

Tasked with administering the bond proceeds and providing the grant-in-aid for the project.

Key Facts

The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize state bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10 million.
Project funds are designated for improvements to Doubleday Road, specifically including drainage systems, bridge structures, and the roadbed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding is being authorized for Doubleday Road?

The bill authorizes up to $10 million in aggregate state bond proceeds.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

1 action

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

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

941, Columbia, 163 and 4 more

other941“Legislative Commissioner's Office (LCO) document number.”Map →

locationColumbia“The town receiving the grant-in-aid for Doubleday Road improvements.”Map →

other163“Proposed Bill number.”Map →

otherDoubleday Road“The specific road receiving drainage, bridge, and roadbed improvements.”Map →

other3-20“Section of the general statutes governing state bond issuance.”Map →

OrganizationState Bond Commission“Empowered to authorize the issuance of state bonds.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Will use bond proceeds to provide a grant-in-aid for road improvements.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

cga.ct.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
Controversy10
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