Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB05159 — HED Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To require the Office of Higher Education to establish a journalism fellowship program to fund not fewer than twelve journalism fellowship positions at local news organizations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

  6. PUBLIC HEARING

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer HED · Primary
  • Introducer S03 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 146 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 020 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 038 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer HED

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Introducer S03
  • Introducer 146
  • Introducer 020
  • Introducer 038

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB05159 do?
To require the Office of Higher Education to establish a journalism fellowship program to fund not fewer than twelve journalism fellowship positions at local news organizations.
Who sponsors HB05159?
HB05159 is sponsored by Introducer HED, Introducer S03, Introducer 146, Introducer 020, and Introducer 038.
What is the current status of HB05159?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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