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SB00141 • 2026

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 8.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 8.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Sen. Catherine A. Osten, 19th Dist.
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
Referred to Joint Committee on Education
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the purpose is to create a regional shelter, but does not specify if this refers to an emergency shelter or another type of facility.

Funding Bonds for a Generator at Regional School District Number 8

This bill allows the state to issue up to $700,000 in bonds so the Department of Education can give money to Regional School District Number 8 to finish installing a generator needed for a regional shelter.

What This Bill Does

  • Empowers the State Bond Commission to authorize the sale of state bonds.
  • Limits the total amount of these bonds to $700,000.
  • Requires that bond money be used by the Department of Education as a grant-in-aid.
  • Directs funds specifically for Regional School District Number 8.
  • Supports the completion of generator installation work.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Regional School District Number 8
  • The State Bond Commission
  • The Department of Education

Terms To Know

Bonds
Money the state borrows by selling shares to investors, which it must pay back later with interest.
Grant-in-aid
Financial help given by a government agency to another group for a specific project.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not state when the generator will be finished.
  • The text does not explain how much of the $700,000 is needed versus what has already been spent.
  • No information is provided about which specific building or location within the district will house the shelter.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Connecticut General Assembly

    Referred to Joint Committee on Education

Official Summary Text

To provide funding for Regional School District Number 8 to complete the installation of a generator for the creation of a regional shelter.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
LCO No. 902 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 141
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 902

Referred to Committee on EDUCATION

Introduced by:
SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO COMPLETE THE
INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT NUMBER 8.
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
seven hundred thousand dollars, the proceeds of which shall be used by 4
the Department of Education for the purpose of providing a grant -in- 5
aid to Regional School District Number 8 to complete the installation of 6
a generator to create a regional shelter. 7
Statement of Purpose:
To provide funding for Regional School District Number 8 to complete
the installation of a generator for the creation of a regional shelter.