Connecticut 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB05253 — GOS Joint Favorable Substitute

Last action — REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE 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 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

To (1) require certain voting procedures for the transaction of business at meetings of fire districts, and (2) authorize State Elections Enforcement Commission jurisdiction over fire districts in matters relating to the conduct of such meetings, including such voting procedures.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON

  2. FILE NO.

  3. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER

  4. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  5. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  6. REFERRED TO OLR, OFA

  7. FILED WITH LCO

  8. Joint Favorable Substitute

  9. PUBLIC HEARING

  10. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON

Sponsors

  • Introducer GOS · Primary
  • Introducer 058 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 094 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 115 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 091 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 146 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 037 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 042 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 138 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 041 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 038 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 117 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 040 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer S07 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 142 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 082 · Cosponsor
  • Introducer 151 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Introducer GOS

Co-sponsors (16)

  • Introducer 058
  • Introducer 094
  • Introducer 115
  • Introducer 091
  • Introducer 146
  • Introducer 037
  • Introducer 042
  • Introducer 138
  • Introducer 041
  • Introducer 038
  • Introducer 117
  • Introducer 040
  • Introducer S07
  • Introducer 142
  • Introducer 082
  • Introducer 151

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB05253 do?
To (1) require certain voting procedures for the transaction of business at meetings of fire districts, and (2) authorize State Elections Enforcement Commission jurisdiction over fire districts in matters relating to the conduct of such meetings, including such voting procedures.
Who sponsors HB05253?
HB05253 is sponsored by Introducer GOS, Introducer 058, Introducer 094, Introducer 115, Introducer 091, Introducer 146, Introducer 037, Introducer 042, Introducer 138, Introducer 041, Introducer 038, Introducer 117, Introducer 040, Introducer S07, Introducer 142, Introducer 082, and Introducer 151.
What is the current status of HB05253?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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