Bill > HB06864

This bill implements the Governor's budget recommendations for the state of Connecticut for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, appropriating funds across multiple state funds and establishing various financial provisions. The bill details specific budget allocations for numerous state agencies and departments across the General Fund, Special Transportation Fund, Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund, Banking Fund, Insurance Fund, Consumer Counsel and Public Utility Control Fund, Workers' Compensation Fund, Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, Tourism Fund, Cannabis Prevention and Recovery Services Fund, Cannabis Regulatory Fund, and Municipal Revenue Sharing Fund. Key provisions include allowing the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to make allotment reductions to achieve budget savings, transferring funds between agencies to maximize federal matching funds, and prohibiting salary increases for state elective officers in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill also includes several reporting requirements for various state agencies, such as quarterly reports on staffing at the Southbury Training School and reports on specific grant programs. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to existing statutes related to probate court administration, hospital reimbursement rates, and reporting deadlines for various state programs.

Budget and Finance

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