Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5159: AN ACT FUNDING JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5159 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT FUNDING JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Kate Farrar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 20 |
| Eilish Collins Main | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Saud Anwar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations
- FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON Appropriations
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference APP
- PUBLIC HEARING 0217
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement