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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut proposed bill authorizes $40 million in state bonds for student housing at University of Connecticut Avery Point Campus
Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and BondingSponsors: Catherine A. Osten and 8 others
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What This Bill Proposed
The proposed legislation empowers the to issue up to $40 million in to fund the design and construction of student housing at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus.
Provides capital funding for campus infrastructure development aimed at expanding residential capacity and enrollment in southeastern Connecticut.
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.
The University of Connecticut
Receives bond proceeds to design and construct student housing facilities at its Avery Point Campus.
Key Facts
- The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize state bond issuance up to an aggregate principal amount of $40 million.
- Bond proceeds are designated for use by The University of Connecticut for designing and constructing student housing at the Avery Point Campus.
- Bond issuance must comply with section 3-20 of the general statutes.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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