House Bill No. 6942 is a comprehensive legislative proposal that addresses a wide range of issues related to state bonding, funding allocations, and amendments to various statutes in Connecticut. The bill authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue general obligation bonds for numerous projects, including school construction, transportation improvements, housing development, and environmental initiatives. It increases the aggregate principal amounts for bond issuance, specifies the use of proceeds, and outlines the responsibilities of the State Treasurer for the punctual payment of principal and interest on the bonds. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of funds, such as the Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan Fund, and introduces changes to the Citizens' Election Fund and campaign finance regulations.

The bill amends existing statutes to adjust funding mechanisms, grant eligibility, and the application process for political candidates. It revises the definitions of terms such as "project" and "qualified candidate committee," and modifies the conditions under which political contributions and campaign grants are regulated. Additionally, the bill addresses the responsibilities of the commission concerning equal employment opportunities and discrimination practices, allowing for the referral of cases to the Office of the Chief State's Attorney for investigation. The bill also includes provisions related to education, such as support for school districts with high poverty-low opportunity census tracts and adjustments to the grant application process for school building projects. Furthermore, the bill makes changes to the administration of elections, including the establishment of regional election advisors and the creation of a task force to explore election administration improvements. The bill includes numerous insertions and deletions to update legal language and reflect the proposed changes, with various sections becoming effective on different dates ranging from the date of passage to July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
New Bill: 10-287d, 11-24c, 10-292q, 10-283d, 10-74m, 10-74n, 10-76h, 12-701, 32-7t, 8-3f, 32-666a, 7-340a, 9-229b, 9-707, 9-708, 9-702, 9-700, 3-69a, 9-750, 9-704
Public Act No. 23-205: 10-287d, 11-24c, 10-292q, 10-283d, 32-666a, 7-340a, 9-229b, 9-707, 9-708, 9-702, 9-700, 3-69a, 9-750, 9-704