CT HB05422

Reestablishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee as a permanent standing committee of the Connecticut General Assembly, effective July 1, 2025, consisting of 12 members (6 senators and 6 representatives) serving two-year terms with initial appointments by February 4, 2026

Grants the committee authority to conduct program reviews examining state department and agency effectiveness, conduct investigations requested by joint resolution or other legislative bodies, issue subpoenas, compel testimony, and originate legislation

Requires state departments and agencies to provide the committee access to public records, data, and information needed to fulfill its duties, with protections for whistleblower identities and confidentiality of ongoing investigation materials

Mandates the Auditors of Public Accounts to submit audit reports to the committee, which must assess compliance and forward reports to relevant joint standing committees within 30 days

Requires quasi-public agencies to submit annual reports to the committee in addition to the Governor and Auditors of Public Accounts, covering bond issues, projects receiving financial assistance, and affirmative action policies