Substitute for S.B. No. 8
Session Year 2023

AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY AND GRADUATE RETENTION.

To (1) extend the debt-free community college program to returning students, (2) increase the amount of minimum grants under the debt-free community college program, (3) reallocate ARPA funds under the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program to the Connecticut State University System, (4) require the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority to establish a Student Loan Subsidy Program to reduce the interest rate on authority loans to individuals employed in certain high-demand professions, and (5) provide a tax deduction to residents of the state who paid interest on student loans during the taxable year.

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  Community colleges 

 

• HB05740 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
• HB06565 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF CHILD CARE CENTERS NEAR CAMPUSES.
• HB06566 - AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING FOR THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
• HB06755 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION CENTER WORKING GROUP.
• SB00921 - AN ACT REQUIRING REPORTING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDENTS FIRST PLAN.
• SB00982 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AND REPEALING THE TASK FORCE CONCERNING COLLABORATION AMONG STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
• SB01105 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERCENTAGE OF COURSES TAUGHT BY PART-TIME FACULTY AT THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES.
• SB01106 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES.

  Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority 

 

• HB05233 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME-DRIVEN LOAN REPAYMENT OPTION.
• HB05437 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
• HB05441 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS, REPORTING BY THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY, PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONS.
• HB06689 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY REFINANCE LOAN SUBSIDY FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
• SB01044 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.

  Federal aid 

 

• HB05395 - AN ACT REQUIRING AN AUDIT OF THE USE OF FEDERAL COVID-19 FUNDS BY BOARDS OF EDUCATION.
• HB05866 - AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF MUNICIPAL SPENDING OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS.
• HB06193 - AN ACT ADDRESSING THE ELEMENTARY LITERACY GAP.
• HB06397 - AN ACT CONCERNING ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS.
• HB06479 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLIMATE RESILIENCY FUNDS AND PROJECTS.
• HB06667 - AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE.
• HB06851 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HYDROGEN TASK FORCE.
• SB00002 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN.
• SB00109 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE.
• SB00178 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
• SB00298 - AN ACT CONCERNING PERMITTING FOR LOCAL BUTCHER SHOPS TO PROCESS FARMER-OWNED LIVESTOCK.
• SB00303 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLIMATE RESILIENCY FUNDS AND PROJECTS.
• SB00481 - AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRAM.
• SB00603 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE.
• SB00605 - AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION.
• SB00606 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM.
• SB00607 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
• SB00981 - AN ACT CONCERNING REVENUE ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE BIENNIAL BUDGET.
• SB01200 - AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

  Income tax deductions (State) 

 

• HB05016 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN PRINCIPAL PAID.
• HB05019 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR FULL-TIME HOME HEALTH CARE COSTS.
• HB05020 - AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS.
• HB05052 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION AND ANNUITY INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS FROM CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
• HB05125 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME.
• HB05130 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEDUCTION AND WITHHOLDING OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX FROM PENSION AND ANNUITY DISTRIBUTIONS.
• HB05146 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM AND ELIMINATING THE ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES.
• HB05165 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.
• HB05224 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
• HB05227 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
• HB05289 - AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINTLY.
• HB05292 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
• HB05408 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR VETERANS' DISABILITY BENEFIT PAYMENTS.
• HB05409 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.
• HB05413 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS EXPENSES BY CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS.
• HB05416 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS.
• HB05418 - AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SENIORS.
• HB05419 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
• HB05421 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION AND ANNUITY INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS FROM CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
• HB05655 - AN ACT CONCERNING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
• HB05683 - AN ACT REVISING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION AND ANNUITY INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS FROM CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
• HB05691 - AN ACT ADJUSTING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS AND CONCERNING THE CLIFF EFFECT.
• HB06011 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.
• HB06061 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
• HB06063 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINTLY.
• HB06064 - AN ACT REQUIRING INDEXING OF INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS.
• HB06067 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME.
• HB06506 - AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINTLY.
• HB06577 - AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES.
• HB06753 - AN ACT CONCERNING ABLE ACCOUNTS.
• HB06926 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE EXPENSES.
• HB06928 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AMOUNTS.
• HB06934 - AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PERSONAL INCOME AND THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND CONCERNING THE HUMAN CAPITAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, TAX GAP REPORTING AND THE TAX INCIDENCE REPORT.
• SB00029 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS.
• SB00054 - AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
• SB00055 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE COSTS OF HOME HEALTH CARE.
• SB00056 - AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
• SB00067 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, FIRE POLICE OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
• SB00074 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR ABLE ACCOUNT DEPOSITS.
• SB00343 - AN ACT EXPANDING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO 529 QUALIFIED STATE TUITION PROGRAM ACCOUNTS.
• SB00344 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER.
• SB00346 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINTLY.
• SB00360 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.
• SB00370 - AN ACT REDUCING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX MARGINAL RATES AND CONCERNING THE ASSET EXPENSE DEDUCTIONS.
• SB00429 - AN ACT CREATING A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND TAX DEDUCTION.
• SB00690 - AN ACT REVISING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION AND ANNUITY INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS FROM CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
• SB00696 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
• SB00697 - AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.
• SB00701 - AN ACT PHASING OUT THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS.
• SB00708 - AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME.
• SB00710 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.
• SB01020 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND A RELATED TAX DEDUCTION.

  Interest 

 

• HB05877 - AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ASSESSMENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX BILLS.
• HB05887 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL WAIVER OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN DELINQUENT PAYMENTS.
• HB06135 - AN ACT PROTECTING PROPERTY OWNERS AGE FIFTY AND OLDER FROM FORECLOSURE.
• HB06463 - AN ACT CONCERNING DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FOR OWNERS AGE FIFTY-FIVE AND OLDER.
• HB06527 - AN ACT CONCERNING DELAYED PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS AND MUNICIPAL CLERICAL ERRORS.
• HB06689 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY REFINANCE LOAN SUBSIDY FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
• HB06751 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF TAX LIENS.
• SB00498 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX INTEREST RATE.
• SB00569 - AN ACT ALLOWING A WAIVER OF INTEREST ON A LOTTERY SALES AGENT'S DELINQUENCY ASSESSMENT DUE TO HARDSHIP.
• SB01142 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS.

  State bonds for education 

 

• HB05437 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
• HB05441 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS, REPORTING BY THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY, PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONS.
• HB05677 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIELD HOUSE AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13.
• SB00373 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT RHAM HIGH SCHOOL IN HEBRON.
• SB00698 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GRISWOLD HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELDS.
• SB00980 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE, ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS TO FUND PROJECTS IN HIGH POVERTY-LOW OPPORTUNITY CENSUS TRACTS AND PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE INCOME TAXES FOR RESIDENTS OF SUCH TRACTS, AND ESTABLISHING A REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN STATE PROJECTS.
• SB01044 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
• SB01198 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SCHOOL INDOOR AIR QUALITY WORKING GROUP.
• SB01246 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF CSCU 2020, ADJUSTING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, ADJUSTING CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTING-RELATED THRESHOLDS AND REPEALING AND REDUCING CERTAIN BOND AUTHORIZATIONS.

  State universities 

 

• HB05737 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR RETIRED PART-TIME FACULTY OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB06101 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB06565 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF CHILD CARE CENTERS NEAR CAMPUSES.
• HB06585 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT USING THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM AS A MODEL.
• SB00847 - AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

  Student financial aid 

 

• HB05438 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT-FREE STATE COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF DAY CARE FACILITIES, HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES AND NURSING HOMES.
• HB05740 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
• HB05852 - AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCAL TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN ADOPTED OUT OF FOSTER CARE IN NEIGHBORING STATES.
• HB06563 - AN ACT INCREASING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUNDING PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OF ADOPTED YOUTH.
• HB06566 - AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING FOR THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
• HB06568 - AN ACT LIMITING SCHOLARSHIP DISPLACEMENT.
• HB06773 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE NEEDS OF HOUSING INSECURE STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00799 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID.
• SB00847 - AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
• SB00982 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AND REPEALING THE TASK FORCE CONCERNING COLLABORATION AMONG STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.

  Student loans 

 

• HB05016 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN PRINCIPAL PAID.
• HB05233 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME-DRIVEN LOAN REPAYMENT OPTION.
• HB05416 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS.
• HB05437 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
• HB05441 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS, REPORTING BY THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY, PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONS.
• HB05739 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR STATE RESIDENTS.
• HB05741 - AN ACT REQUIRING A VIRTUAL FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINAR FOR STUDENT LOANS.
• HB06689 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY REFINANCE LOAN SUBSIDY FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
• HB06690 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN REGISTRY, AN OFFICE OF THE STUDENT LOAN OMBUDSMAN AND STUDENT LOAN SERVICERS.
• HB06863 - AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
• HB06901 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.
• HB06928 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AMOUNTS.
• SB00344 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER.
• SB01019 - AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LOAN SERVICERS.
• SB01044 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.

  University of Connecticut 

 

• HB05232 - AN ACT PROHIBITING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM RECEIVING MONEY FOR SOLICITING STUDENTS TO GAMBLE ONLINE.
• HB05438 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT-FREE STATE COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF DAY CARE FACILITIES, HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES AND NURSING HOMES.
• HB05595 - AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE CONNECTICUT INVASIVE PLANT WORKING GROUP.
• HB05742 - AN ACT ALLOWING IN-STATE TUITION AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS.
• HB05743 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT AUTOMATIC ADMISSIONS PROGRAM.
• HB06098 - AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SHARE LIBRARY MATERIALS WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE STATE.
• HB06101 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB06102 - AN ACT CONCERNING A REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
• HB06355 - AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENT MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB06362 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED ENERGY COMPANIES AND THE WORKFORCE.
• HB06567 - AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A POLICY REGARDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON CAMPUS.
• HB06606 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE FROM POLYSTYRENE.
• HB06770 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
• HB06773 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE NEEDS OF HOUSING INSECURE STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• HB06791 - AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR ADJUNCT HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY.
• HB06884 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
• SB00009 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS.
• SB00044 - AN ACT REQUIRING EDUCATION IN THE DETECTION OF CONCUSSIONS AND DANGERS OF CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.
• SB00179 - AN ACT CONCERNING PREFERRED ADMISSION FOR GRADUATES OF AN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER.
• SB00253 - AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00406 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR MEMBERS OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES IN THE STATE AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00407 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00638 - AN ACT CONCERNING A FEE WAIVER AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.
• SB00654 - AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT STUDY.
• SB00737 - AN ACT PROHIBITING TUITION WAIVERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF EMPLOYEES.
• SB00738 - AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF STATE FUNDS BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SPEAKING FEES.
• SB00809 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
• SB00904 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DISSOLUTION OF THE NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT AND ROUTE SHIELD PAVEMENT MARKINGS.
• SB00982 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AND REPEALING THE TASK FORCE CONCERNING COLLABORATION AMONG STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
• SB01104 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
• SB01107 - AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTS, BIDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
• SB01108 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE BY STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB01150 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RISK-LIMITING AUDITS WORKING GROUP.
• SB01153 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE FOR CERTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION RECORDS PERTAINING TO STUDY, TEACHING OR RESEARCH UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

  Workforce Strategy, Office of 

 

• HB05441 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLINICAL PLACEMENTS FOR NURSING STUDENTS, REPORTING BY THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY, PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONS.
• HB06354 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GREEN JOBS CORPS PROGRAM.
• HB06362 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED ENERGY COMPANIES AND THE WORKFORCE.
• HB06397 - AN ACT CONCERNING ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS.
• HB06660 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
• HB06843 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE CAREER TECHNICAL AND EDUCATION SYSTEM.
• HR00020 - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DR. KELLI-MARIE VALLIERES OF OLD SAYBROOK TO BE CHIEF WORKFORCE OFFICER OF THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY.
• SB00740 - AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL SKILLS IN DEMAND BY EMPLOYERS IN THE STATE.
• SB00869 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY.
• SB01044 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
• SB01089 - AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM.
• SB01116 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-OPERATED REINSURANCE PROGRAM AND HEALTH CARE COST GROWTH.

  Connecticut State Colleges and Universities 

 

• HB05232 - AN ACT PROHIBITING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM RECEIVING MONEY FOR SOLICITING STUDENTS TO GAMBLE ONLINE.
• HB05438 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT-FREE STATE COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF DAY CARE FACILITIES, HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES AND NURSING HOMES.
• HB05742 - AN ACT ALLOWING IN-STATE TUITION AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS.
• HB05743 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT AUTOMATIC ADMISSIONS PROGRAM.
• HB06098 - AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SHARE LIBRARY MATERIALS WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE STATE.
• HB06354 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GREEN JOBS CORPS PROGRAM.
• HB06606 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE FROM POLYSTYRENE.
• HB06791 - AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR ADJUNCT HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY.
• HB06802 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
• HB06884 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
• SB00009 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS.
• SB00044 - AN ACT REQUIRING EDUCATION IN THE DETECTION OF CONCUSSIONS AND DANGERS OF CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.
• SB00253 - AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00406 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR MEMBERS OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES IN THE STATE AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00407 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00638 - AN ACT CONCERNING A FEE WAIVER AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.
• SB00809 - AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
• SB00982 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION AND REPEALING THE TASK FORCE CONCERNING COLLABORATION AMONG STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
• SB01104 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
• SB01107 - AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTS, BIDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
• SB01108 - AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE BY STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB01153 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE FOR CERTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION RECORDS PERTAINING TO STUDY, TEACHING OR RESEARCH UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
• SB01183 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONSTRUCTION RELATED THRESHOLDS.
• SB01246 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF CSCU 2020, ADJUSTING CERTAIN POWERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, ADJUSTING CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTING-RELATED THRESHOLDS AND REPEALING AND REDUCING CERTAIN BOND AUTHORIZATIONS.

  Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program 

 

• HB05439 - AN ACT EXPANDING THE ROBERTA B. WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO STUDENTS ATTENDING PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOLS.
• HB05440 - AN ACT PRIORITIZING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN EDUCATION OR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
• HB06568 - AN ACT LIMITING SCHOLARSHIP DISPLACEMENT.
• SB01043 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ROBERTA B. WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.