Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5078: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5078 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Heather Somers (Republican), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Joe Gresko (Democratic), Tony Scott (Republican), Paul Honig (Democratic/Working Families), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Julio Concepción (Democratic), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Bobby Gibson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Somers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Bill Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Geraldo Reyes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joe Gresko | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Tony Scott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Paul Honig | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 8 |
| Eleni DeGraw | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 17 |
| Julio Concepción | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Anthony Nolan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Bobby Gibson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education