Bill
HB 5307
Authorizes state funding to cover University of Connecticut marching band uniforms, including eligible costs, procurement rules, and reporting requirements.
HB 5307 — AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS
Overview
- Purpose: This bill appears to authorize or allocate state funding specifically for uniforms for the University of Connecticut marching band. The exact terms, funding amount, and conditions would depend on the bill’s text, which is not included in the provided information. The bill’s title indicates a focus on ensuring funding for marching band uniforms rather than broader athletic or equipment expenditures.
What the bill would do (based on the title and typical structure of such measures)
- Funding authorization: The bill would likely authorize a designated appropriation or specify that funds be allocated to cover the cost of marching band uniforms.
- Eligible expenditures: If enacted, the provisions would define what uniform-related costs are covered (e.g., purchase of new uniforms, replacement parts, alterations, accessories, and potentially related equipment).
- Procurement and oversight: The bill may establish procurement guidelines, vendor selection, and reporting requirements to ensure proper use of funds and compliance with state procurement rules.
- Reporting and accountability: Possible requirements for periodic reporting to the General Assembly or a designated committee on expenditures, inventory, and status of uniform replacements.
- Effective date: The bill would specify when the funding and any associated provisions take effect, which could be immediate or tied to a fiscal year.
Who would be affected
- Primary: University of Connecticut, including the UConn marching band program and the university’s administration responsible for budgeting and procurement.
- Oversight and funding authorities: The state’s Appropriations Committee (as indicated by the initial referral) and related state agencies or boards involved in budgeting, procurement, and compliance.
- Vendors: Clothing and uniform suppliers contracted to provide marching band uniforms.
Fiscal and procedural notes
- Fiscal impact: The bill would involve state funds designated for uniforms. The magnitude (one-time vs. ongoing funding) and whether it comes with any conditions or caps would hinge on the text and any attached fiscal note.
- Procedural status and timeline:
- Filed: March 14, 2025
- Initial referral: January 16, 2025 to the Joint Committee on Appropriations
- Read first time: April 7, 2025
- Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: April 7, 2025
- Next steps: If advancing, the bill would typically move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers, followed by reconciliation and signatures or veto considerations.
Notes
- Text and specifics (such as funding amounts, conditions, and reporting requirements) are not provided here. Readers should consult the bill’s official text and fiscal notes for precise provisions and numeric details as the bill progresses.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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