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CT HB06040
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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State Commission on Capitol Preservation and Restoration must develop a process for identifying and commissioning additional statues for the State Capitol exterior that reflect the diversity, character, and accomplishments of Connecticut
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Commission must submit a plan by February 1, 2026 for installing exterior placards and signage providing historical explanations of existing statues and markers on the Capitol building
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Establishes a new State Historical Commission with 14 members to examine and make recommendations on questions of memorialization and commemoration related to Connecticut and U.S. history
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State Historical Commission members must be scholars in history, literature, law, or philosophy affiliated with accredited Connecticut higher education institutions, with initial appointments by September 1, 2025 and first meeting by September 15, 2025
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State Historical Commission must submit annual reports starting February 1, 2026 summarizing activities and recommending policy changes to implement its recommendations
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing The State Historical Commission And Requiring The Commission To Develop A Process For Adding Statues To The State Capitol.
Last Action
File Number 939
5/21/2025