Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HJ 33 — RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN STEWARDSHIP.

Last action — FILE NO. 116

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the revised version of House Joint Resolution No. 33, new lines were added to emphasize recognition of the historical context that all land in Connecticut was originally Native American territory. The resolution now explicitly acknowledges colonialism and expresses gratitude to certain tribes, which enhances its focus on honoring the Indigenous peoples' history. These changes matter because they reflect a commitment to reconciliation and raise awareness about the impact of colonialism in Connecticut, fostering a deeper understanding of the state's heritage.

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General Assembly House Joint Resolution No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
33 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
116 February Session, 2026 House Joint Resolution No.
1911 Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS Introduced by:
33 House of Representatives, March 23, 2026 The Committee on Government Administration and Elections reported through REP.
(GAE) RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN STEWARDSHIP.
BLUMENTHAL of the 147th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the joint resolution ought to be adopted.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN STEWARDSHIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut General Assembly pause in its deliberations to acknowledge that the land on which we gather was the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket LCO 1911 1 of 2 House Joint Resolution No.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut General Assembly pause in its deliberations to acknowledge that the land on which we gather was the territory of the Mohegan, Mashantucket HJ33 / File No.
33 Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc and Lenape Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations, thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.
116 1 HJ33 File No.
116 Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc and Lenape Peoples, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations, thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.
GAE Joint Favorable LCO 1911 2 of 2
GAE Joint Favorable HJ33 / File No.
116 2 HJ33 File No.
116 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The resolution recognizes that all land in the state of Connecticut was once Native American territory,including theUniversityofConnecticut (UConn);
acknowledges colonialism;
and gives thanks to certain tribes.
As the resolution specifies it has no effect on legal or administrative proceedings, it results in no fiscal impact to the state or municipalities.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None HJ33 / File No.
116 3 HJ33 File No.
116 OLR Bill Analysis HJ 33 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN STEWARDSHIP.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not anyze resolutions.
COMMITTEE ACTION Government Administration and Elections Committee Joint Favorable Yea 14 Nay 5 (03/11/2026) HJ33 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 116

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 110

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0304

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HJ 33?
HJ 33 is sponsored by Nick Gauthier (Democratic) and Aundre Bumgardner (Democratic).
What is the current status of HJ 33?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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