CT SB00085

Authorizes $31,500,000 in state bonds for capital projects: $20,000,000 for a replacement fleet garage in Wethersfield (Department of Administrative Services), $1,500,000 for a new mesonet weather system (Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection), and $10,000,000 for security upgrades at Department of Correction facilities including doors, IT systems, and cameras

Authorizes $10,000,000 in state bonds to fund a new Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program administered by the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority for students enrolled in eligible post-bachelor's degree programs

Increases school building project bond authorization from $14.962 billion to $15.012 billion, adding $50 million in new bonding capacity

Adjusts existing bond authorizations: increases Office of Chief Medical Examiner facilities funding from $28,000,000 to $62,600,000, increases Windham Technical High School construction funding from $113,705,019 to $263,705,019, and increases state data center equipment funding from $16,000,000 to $48,000,000

Authorizes $300 million in bonds ($150 million effective July 1, 2026) for municipal road and bridge grants, with funds distributed to municipalities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and requires annual reporting on fund usage with a 10% penalty for non-compliance