AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.

Plain English Breakdown

The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers but was referred to a committee on February 4, 2026; final enactment or signing by the governor is not confirmed in the source.

Bond Authorization for Connecticut Air and Space Center Renovations

This bill allows the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to fund renovations at the Connecticut Air and Space Center.

What This Bill Does

• Empowers the State Bond Commission to authorize state bonds totaling no more than one million dollars.
• Requires that bond proceeds be used by the Department of Economic and Community Development for a specific grant-in-aid.
• Provides funding as a grant-in-aid to the Connecticut Air and Space Center in Stratford.
• Designates funds specifically for renovating an existing hangar at the center.

Who It Names or Affects

• The State Bond Commission
• The Department of Economic and Community Development
• The Connecticut Air and Space Center

Terms To Know

Bonds

Money the state borrows by selling certificates to investors, which must be paid back with interest.

Grant-in-aid

Financial assistance given by a government agency to an organization for a specific project or purpose.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill limits the total amount of bonds that can be issued to one million dollars.
• Funds are restricted only to renovations of an existing hangar and cannot be used for other purposes.
• The effective date is not listed in the provided text.

Official Summary Text

To provide funding for renovations to the Connecticut Air and Space Center in the town of Stratford to expand the educational and community use of said center.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 142 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 64
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 142

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
SEN. PERILLO J., 21st Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE
CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER IN THE TOWN OF
STRATFORD.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the State Bond Commission be empowered to authorize the 1
issuance of bonds of the state in accordance with section 3 -20 of the 2
general statutes, in principal amounts not exceeding in the aggregate 3
one million dollars, the proceeds of which shall be used by the 4
Department of Economic and Community Development for the purpose 5
of providing a grant -in-aid to the Connecticut Air and Space Center in 6
the town of Stratford for renovations to an existing hanger at said center. 7
Statement of Purpose:
To provide funding for renovations to the Connecticut Air and Space
Center in the town of Stratford to expand the educational and
community use of said center.