Bill > HB05030

This bill implements the Governor's budget recommendations by making several changes to state law, primarily focused on restructuring government agencies and their responsibilities. Key provisions include the creation of "Pizza State" commemorative license plates to raise funds for Connecticut Foodshare, with a $65 fee, $15 of which covers production costs and $50 going to the designated fund. The bill also shifts many functions and responsibilities from the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) to the Department of Public Health and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), respectively, reflecting a reorganization of state health policy and data management. For instance, the Health Systems Planning Unit, which handles certificate of need applications, will now be part of the Department of Public Health. OPM will take over oversight of the State-wide Health Information Exchange and the all-payer claims database program. Additionally, the bill adjusts the number of deputy commissioners in the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection from two to three and changes the distribution frequency of funds from quarterly to annually for the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. It also makes various technical amendments and repeals certain sections of existing law, generally effective July 1, 2026, with some provisions taking effect upon passage.

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