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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Foster | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 57 |
| John-Michael Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Aimee Berger-Girvalo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| M.J. Shannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Jane Garibay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Frank Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 118 |
| Mary Fortier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Geraldo Reyes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Gary Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
| Josh Elliott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Eilish Collins Main | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Dave DeFronzo | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 26 |
| Corey Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Gregg Haddad | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“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 Change of Reference APP
- PUBLIC HEARING 0310
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement