AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT WATER AUTHORITY TO UPGRADE WATERLINES AND CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill title mentions 'Town of Montville' generally, while the specific text limits funding to 'Montville Manor'. The explanation correctly reflects this narrower scope found in the operative text.

State Bonds for Water Upgrades at Montville Manor

This bill allows the state to issue up to $14 million in bonds to fund a grant that upgrades waterlines and connections at Montville Manor.

What This Bill Does

• Empowers the State Bond Commission to authorize state bonds totaling no more than fourteen million dollars.
• Requires bond proceeds to be managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
• Provides a grant-in-aid from the department to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority.
• Directs funds specifically for upgrading all waterlines and connections in Montville Manor.

Who It Names or Affects

• The State Bond Commission
• The Department of Economic and Community Development
• The Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority
• Residents or users at Montville Manor in the town of Montville

Terms To Know

Bonds

Money that a government borrows by selling certificates to investors, which must be paid back with interest.

Grant-in-aid

Financial assistance given by the state to another organization for a specific project or purpose.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill sets a maximum limit of fourteen million dollars but does not specify if less will be issued.
• The text states the effective date is blank, so it is unknown when this law takes effect.
• The source material lists committee referrals and passage status but does not include details on future executive actions.

Official Summary Text

To provide financial assistance to the Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority to upgrade waterlines and connections in Montville Manor in the town of Montville.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 954 1 of 2

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 162
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 954

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist.
SEN. MARX, 20th Dist.
REP. PEMBERTON, 139th Dist.
REP. GAUTHIER, 38th Dist.
REP. MENAPACE, 37th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE
SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT WATER AUTHORITY TO UPGRADE
WATERLINES AND CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF MONTVILLE.
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
fourteen 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 Southeastern Connecticut Water 6
Authority to upgrade all waterlines and connections in Montville Manor 7
in the town of Montville. 8
Proposed Bill No. 162

LCO No. 954 2 of 2

Statement of Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to the Southeastern Connecticut Water
Authority to upgrade waterlines and connections in Montville Manor in
the town of Montville.