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SB00176 • 2026

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A SEWER PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HANOVER.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A SEWER PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HANOVER.

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 Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how the bonds will be repaid or what interest rates might apply.

Act to Fund Sewer Upgrades for Hanover Village

This act allows the state to issue bonds up to four million dollars to fund a new sewer system in Hanover village, replacing old and failing lines.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the State Bond Commission to issue bonds of up to $4 million for the project.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residents of Hanover village who will benefit from improved sewer services.
  • The town of Sprague which will receive funding for the project.

Terms To Know

State Bond Commission
A group that decides whether to issue bonds on behalf of the state.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount and timing of bond issuance are not specified.
  • It is unclear how the bonds will be repaid or what interest rates might apply.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Connecticut General Assembly

    Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

Official Summary Text

To provide funding for the installation of a force main and sewer lines in the village of Hanover in the town of Sprague and replace existing lines that are over one hundred years old, collapsing and causing sewer backup into residential homes.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
LCO No. 866 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 176
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 866

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A SEWER
PROJECT IN THE VILLAGE OF HANOVER.
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
four million dollars, the proceeds of which shall be used by the 4
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for the purpose of 5
providing a grant-in-aid to the town of Sprague for the installation of a 6
force main and sewer lines in the village of Hanover in the town of 7
Sprague. 8
Statement of Purpose:
To provide funding for the installation of a force main and sewer lines
in the village of Hanover in the town of Sprague and replace existing
lines that are over one hundred years old, collapsing and causing sewer
backup into residential homes.