Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5479: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S PLAN TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES.

In committee Last action March 17, 2026: FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations

Plain-language summary

HB 5479 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S PLAN TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES. Primary sponsor: Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), John-Michael Parker (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic/Working Families), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Gary Turco (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), Dave DeFronzo (Democratic/Working Families), Corey Paris (Democratic), Gregg Haddad (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families); John-Michael Parker (Democratic); Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic); M.J. Shannon (Democratic); and 13 more.