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CT SB00259

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tony Hwang

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 2 of the General Statutes to require the Joint Committee on Legislative Management to pay overnight lodging stipends to General Assembly members residing beyond a specified radius from the State Capitol building
  • Stipend applies when the applicable legislative chamber is in session past 11:00 p.m.
  • Aims to improve public safety and legislator safety by preventing late-night commutes for members with lengthy distances to travel
  • Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
  • Introduced by Senator Hwang, 28th District, during the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Stipend For Certain Legislators For Overnight Lodging.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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