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SB 174CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Connecticut authorizes $500,000 bond issue for Ledyard Route 12 sewer planning grant

Original title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A PLANNING GRANT TO EXPAND AND INSTALL SEWER LINES IN THE TOWN OF LEDYARD.

Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and BondingSponsors: Catherine A. Osten and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Connecticut lawmakers have introduced a proposal directing the State Bond Commission to issue up to $500,000 in state bonds for a planning grant. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would distribute these funds to the town of Ledyard to plan the expansion and installation of sewer lines along Connecticut Route 12.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

town of Ledyard

The town is eligible to receive a state grant-in-aid of up to $500,000 to plan the expansion and installation of sewer lines.

Directly affected

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

The department is assigned to receive and manage the bond proceeds to provide the planning grant.

Key Facts

The State Bond Commission would be empowered to issue state bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $500,000.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection would receive and administer the bond proceeds to provide a grant-in-aid.
The grant is designated specifically for the town of Ledyard to fund a planning grant for sewer line expansion and installation.
The planned sewer expansion targets Connecticut Route 12 within the town of Ledyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does the bill authorize for Ledyard?

The bill authorizes state bond proceeds not exceeding an aggregate of $500,000.

Which state agency oversees the grant funds?

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is tasked with using the proceeds for a to Ledyard.

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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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Connected Entities

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Ledyard, State Bond Commission and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection“Will use the bond proceeds to provide a grant-in-aid to Ledyard”Map →

locationLedyard“Town receiving the grant-in-aid for sewer line planning”Map →

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

locationConnecticut Route 12“Location where sewer lines are planned to be expanded and installed”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

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