CT SB00405

Establishes the "impaired driving enforcement and drug recognition training account" as a separate, nonlapsing account administered by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, effective July 1, 2026

Creates a grant program to reimburse or fund municipalities and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for training police officers in advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement and drug recognition expert certification

Redirects 5% of state cannabis tax revenue to the new training account, reducing the social equity and innovation account allocation from 65% to 60% for fiscal years 2027-2028, and from 75% to 70% for fiscal year 2029 and beyond

Grants may cover training costs incurred on or after July 1, 2026, or fund future training to be provided by municipalities or the department

Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report on the grant program to the General Assembly's Public Safety and Security committee beginning January 1, 2028