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SB 159

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO EXTEND THE SPRAGUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cathy Osten

authorize up to $1 million in state bonds to fund Sprague Streetscape Extension, upgrading playgrounds, lighting, school safety lights, ten more lights, and an info bulletin board.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · SB 159

Summary of Bill SB 159 (Session 2026) – Connecticut

Title

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO EXTEND THE SPRAGUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF SPRAGUE

Objective

To authorize the issuance of state bonds to provide grant-in-aid to the town of Sprague so the Sprague Streetscape Project can be extended. The extension would upgrade municipal playgrounds, standardize streetlighting with Main Street in Baltic, add ten streetlights, install flashing lights near schools, and install an informational electronic bulletin board.

Key Provisions

  • Bond Authorization: Empowers the State Bond Commission to issue state bonds (per Conn. General Statutes section 3-20) in aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,000,000.
  • Funding Use: Proceeds are designated for the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to provide a grant-in-aid to the Town of Sprague.
  • Project Scope (Sprague Streetscape Extension):
    • Upgrade all three municipal playgrounds in Sprague.
    • Finish upgrading streetlights to match the standard used on Main Street in the village of Baltic (i.e., uniform lighting standards).
    • Install ten additional streetlights.
    • Install flashing lights for both schools (presumably near school zones).
    • Install an informational electronic bulletin board.

Affected Parties

  • Town of Sprague: Primary beneficiary; receives a DECD grant-in-aid to extend the streetscape project.
  • Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD): Administrator and disburser of grant funds for the project.
  • State of Connecticut / State Bond Commission: Responsible for authorizing and issuing the bonds.
  • Local residents and institutions in Sprague: Beneficiaries of improved playgrounds, safer/modernized street lighting, school safety enhancements, and accessible information via the bulletin board.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative Action: The bill is introduced and referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding for review.
  • Bond Timing: Bond issuance would occur under the authority of the State Bond Commission, according to existing statutory procedures (section 3-20 of the general statutes).
  • Effective/Implementation Dates: The text does not specify exact dates for bond issuance or project start/completion. Details would be determined in subsequent appropriations and DECD grant administration, subject to committee actions and potential bond issuance schedules.

Statement of Purpose (Plain Language)

To provide state-backed funding (up to $1 million in bonds) to support Sprague’s extension of its Streetscape Project, enabling enhancements to playgrounds, street lighting parity with a Baltic Main Street standard, additional lighting near schools, and an informational electronic bulletin board.

Notes

  • The bill lists Cathy Osten as a sponsor (Co-sponsor).
  • The action history shows referral to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding committee on February 11, 2026.
  • No explicit tax or revenue impact details are included beyond the bond authorization mechanism.

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

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