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SB 171

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RENOVATION, REHABILITATION AND UPDATE OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS IN THE VILLAGE OF BALTIC.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cathy Osten

Authorizes up to $2 million in state bonds to fund a grant-in-aid for renovating Baltic village recreational fields in Sprague.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · SB 171

Summary of Bill: SB 171 (2026) – Connecticut

Title

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RENOVATION, REHABILITATION AND UPDATE OF RECREATIONAL FIELDS IN THE VILLAGE OF BALTIC.

Main Purpose

To authorize the issuance of state bonds to provide a grant-in-aid to the town of Sprague for renovating, rehabilitating, and updating recreational fields in the Village of Baltic.

Key Provisions

  • Bond Authorization: The State Bond Commission is empowered to authorize the issuance of state bonds under section 3-20 of the General Statutes.
  • Aggregate Bond Amount: Total principal amounts of up to $2,000,000 (two million dollars).
  • Use of Proceeds: The bond proceeds will be used by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to provide a grant-in-aid to the town of Sprague.
  • Project Focus: Funding is targeted specifically for the renovation, rehabilitation, and updating of recreational fields in the Village of Baltic, Sprague.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Town of Sprague, Connecticut.
  • Specific Location: Village of Baltic within Sprague.
  • State Agency Involved: Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will administer the grant-in-aid.

Financial and Procedural Details

  • Source of Funds: Bonds authorized by the State Bond Commission.
  • Legal Reference for Bonding: Issuance pursuant to section 3-20 of the General Statutes.
  • Governance/Approval: Requires approval by the State Bond Commission (as part of its bond issuance authority).
  • Introduced By: Senator Cathy Osten (with co-sponsor from the same session, Senator Osten; full sponsor listed as SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist.).
  • Committee Reference: Referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
  • Action History: Introduced and referred in February 2026; action history shows standard referral to the committee for review.

Timeline and Scope

  • Funding Window: The bill creates a one-time authorization for up to $2 million in state bonds. The specific timing for bond issuance would follow the State Bond Commission's usual schedule and any future legislative actions.
  • Project Timeline: Not specified in the bill text. Ultimate project timelines would likely be determined by the DECD in coordination with Sprague and any applicable town approvals.

Purpose and Impact (Plain-English)

  • This bill aims to provide a dedicated source of state funding to enhance recreational facilities in Baltic, a village within Sprague. By granting up to $2 million, the DECD would support capital improvements to fields used for community recreation, youth activities, and possibly local sports programs. The impact would be improved recreational infrastructure for residents and potential spillover benefits for community health, safety, and town vitality.

Note

  • The bill is focused on appropriating bonding authority for a specific local project and does not specify funding for ongoing maintenance or operating costs beyond the initial grant-in-aid.

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

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