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HB05295

Naming the Putnam National Guard Readiness Center

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 6:19 AM

In one sentence

This law names a military building in Putnam after former Governor John N. Dempsey.

What it does

  • Changes the official name of the state military readiness center in Putnam to 'John N. Dempsey Putnam National Guard Readiness Center'.
  • Honors John N. Dempsey for his service as mayor and state representative for Putnam, and as governor and captain-general of Connecticut.
  • Repeals a previous law that named this building differently.

Who it affects

  • The Connecticut National Guard facility located in the town of Putnam

Limits and unknowns

  • This law does not explain how much money will be needed for new signs or documents.
  • The text does not say if other buildings named after John N. Dempsey are affected by this change.

Plain language

Terms to know

Readiness Center
A state military building where members prepare for duty.
Captain-General
The title given to the Governor when acting as commander of the state's military forces.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

To name the Connecticut National Guard Readiness Center in Putnam in honor of former Governor John Dempsey.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Signed by the Governor
  2. Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  3. Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
  4. Public Act 26-97LCO
  5. Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
  6. Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
  7. On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
  8. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  9. Senate Calendar Number 534
  10. House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 5406
  11. House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
  12. Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
  13. Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' OfficeLCO
  14. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  15. House Calendar Number 118
  16. File Number 138LCO
  17. Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 5:00 PMLCO
  18. Filed with Legislative Commissioners' OfficeLCO
  19. Joint FavorableVA
  20. Public Hearing 02/24