Substitute Senate Bill No. 385 proposes amendments to Section 2-56 of the general statutes concerning the titling of bills in the General Assembly. The bill introduces a new process whereby legislative commissioners are responsible for selecting appropriate titles for all bills. If a committee member objects to a proposed title before a vote and an agreement cannot be reached with the commissioners, the title will default to "An Act Concerning Matters Related To" followed by the name of the committee. This change aims to streamline the titling process and enhance clarity in legislative documentation.

The bill also retains the responsibilities of legislative commissioners, such as collecting information and advising the Governor on legislation, but removes previous language detailing the approval process for bill forms and amendments, consolidating these duties into a more efficient format. The effective date for the bill is set for October 1, 2026, and it is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. Additionally, minor technical changes are included to improve clarity and functionality, although it remains uncertain whether the new titling provision applies to budget and appropriations bills, which have specific title requirements under existing law.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-56
GAE Joint Favorable Substitute: 2-56
File No. 562: 2-56