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SB 170

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE COMPLETION OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS AND MEETING AREAS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 85 IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cathy Osten

Authorizes up to $400,000 in state bonds to fund a DECD grant-in-aid to American Legion Post 85, Sprague, to complete recreational fields and meeting areas.

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Bill Summary · SB 170

Summary of Bill: SB 170 (Session 2026, Connecticut)

Title

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE COMPLETION OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS AND MEETING AREAS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 85 IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue bonds to fund a grant-in-aid to the American Legion Post 85 in Sprague.
  • The funding is specifically targeted for completing recreational fields and meeting areas at the Legion post.

Key Provisions

  • Bond Authority: Allows issuance of state bonds in principal amounts not exceeding a cumulative total of $400,000.
  • Source of Funds: Proceeds are to be used by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).
  • Recipient and Use: Grant-in-aid to American Legion Post 85, Sprague, to complete recreational fields and meeting areas.
  • Legal Basis for Bonds: Bond issuance must follow section 3-20 of the General Statutes.
  • Jurisdictional Scope: Connecticut state government, with oversight by the State Bond Commission.

Who Is Affected

  • American Legion Post 85 (Sprague): Eligible recipient of the grant-in-aid and the project sponsor for completing recreational facilities and meeting spaces.
  • Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD): Administrative recipient tasked with distributing the grant-in-aid to the Legion post and overseeing project implementation.
  • State Bond Commission: Authorized to approve issuance of bonds up to the specified aggregate limit.
  • Taxpayers/General Public: Indirectly affected through the use of state bond funding for community recreation facilities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced By: Sen. Cathy Osten (with co-sponsor).
  • Referred To: Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
  • Effective Action: The bill proposes authorization for bond issuance; actual terms, timing, and any project milestones would be determined by the State Bond Commission and DECD upon approval and subsequent grant administration.
  • Budgetary Impact: Creates a potential state debt obligation (up to $400,000) to fund the project; ongoing debt service details would be set out in subsequent bond issuance terms.

Summary Assessment

SB 170 is a targeted capital funding bill aimed at enhancing community recreation and meeting spaces in Sprague by supporting the American Legion Post 85 with a state grant-in-aid funded through bonds. The proposal is relatively narrow in scope, specifying the maximum bond authorization and the responsible state agencies, with implementation contingent on statutory bond-issuing processes and DECD administration. The measure does not establish new programmatic requirements beyond enabling the grant and project completion.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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