CT HB05546

Expands whistleblower protections by allowing disclosure of corruption, mismanagement, and violations to the Auditors of Public Accounts; establishes procedures for complaint review and rejection criteria.

Grants the Commissioner of Revenue Services authority to disclose tax return information to the Auditors of Public Accounts for investigative purposes, with restrictions on further disclosure except to the Attorney General.

Prohibits retaliation against state, quasi-public agency, and large state contractor employees (valued at $5 million or more) who report violations; provides remedies including reinstatement, back pay, and attorney's fees through human rights referees.

Adds a new tax credit for businesses investing in comprehensive college access loan forgiveness programs in educational reform districts, equal to 100 percent of invested amounts.

Reallocates $225,000 from the Greater Hartford Male Youth Leadership Program to the Legacy Foundation of Hartford for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.