Bill > SB00335

This bill aims to prohibit public higher education institutions in Connecticut, specifically the University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education, from using state funds to pay for speaking fees or event costs. The legislation targets what it describes as "politically related" speaking fees, effectively restricting how state-allocated money can be used for guest speakers or events at public colleges and universities. By preventing the use of state funds for these expenses, the bill seeks to limit potential political influence or controversial speaker engagements at state-supported educational institutions. The proposed amendment would modify title 10a of the state's general statutes, adding a new restriction on how public higher education boards can spend state-provided funding. While the bill does not provide explicit details about what constitutes a "politically related" speaking fee, it appears designed to give institutions more oversight and control over their speaker and event budgets when using taxpayer-funded resources.

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