CT HB05549

Changes the debarment period for state contractors and prospective state contractors who violate campaign contribution prohibitions from one year to ten years after the election for which the contribution was made or solicited.

Requires state agencies and quasi-public agencies to void existing contracts with state contractors found to violate campaign contribution prohibitions, rather than making this action discretionary.

Applies to contractors with state contracts or valid prequalification certificates who make or solicit prohibited contributions to candidates for statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State, State Treasurer) or state legislative offices.

Permits the State Elections Enforcement Commission to determine if mitigating circumstances exist that would allow exceptions to the ten-year debarment period.

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to notify prospective state contractors of these provisions during the prequalification application process, and mandates written acknowledgment from contractors and prospective contractors that they received notice of the prohibitions.