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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut bill proposes $500,000 state bond for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church capital improvements
Last action · February 11, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and BondingSponsors: Derell Wilson and 2 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Proposed Bill 5189 empowers the to issue up to $500,000 in state bonds, administered as a by the Department of Economic and Community Development for capital improvements at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Norwich.
Directs half a million dollars in state-backed borrowing toward specific physical repairs and upgrades for a religious institution in Norwich, altering municipal infrastructure funding allocations.
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.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Stands to receive a grant-in-aid of up to $500,000 for capital improvements.
Department of Economic and Community Development
Must administer the bond proceeds to provide the grant-in-aid.
Key Facts
- The State Bond Commission is authorized to issue up to $500,000 in state bonds.
- Funds are designated as a grant-in-aid for capital improvements to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
- The church is located in the city of Norwich.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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