Raised H.B. No. 5479
Session Year 2026

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S PLAN TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES.

To require The University of Connecticut to hire not fewer than ten top-tier research faculty within the next three years.

Other Bills with Similar Topics

  Plans 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05235 - AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN AND COORDINATED RESPONSE TO PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ON PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
• HB05236 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT WORKERS.
• HB05245 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAMS.
• HB05323 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
• HB05337 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM INCENTIVES.
• HB05347 - AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR THE TRANSLATION AND REVIEW OF FORMS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRED TO ACCESS STATE AGENCY SERVICES OR BENEFITS BY LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT INDIVIDUALS.
• HB05351 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOCIAL EQUITY COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CANNABIS REGULATION.
• HB05362 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAJORITY LEADER'S ROUNDTABLE.
• HB05366 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.
• HB05452 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CONNECTICUT LAND MOBILE RADIO NETWORK AND RELATED COSTS.
• HB05457 - AN ACT CONCERNING FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS THAT OCCUR AT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES.
• HB05460 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
• HB05474 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
• HB05477 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

  Reports 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05004 - AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY.
• HB05038 - AN ACT PROHIBITING PREDICTION MARKET PLATFORMS FROM ALLOWING USE BY OR ADVERTISING TO CONSUMERS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE.
• HB05039 - AN ACT REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY AND ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVELY DIRECTED FUNDS.
• HB05041 - AN ACT EXPANDING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE.
• HB05045 - AN ACT STREAMLINING HEALTH CARE FACILITY APPROVALS.
• HB05140 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS.
• HB05145 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
• HB05146 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BROWNFIELDS IN THIS STATE.
• HB05148 - AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOLS.
• HB05151 - AN ACT CONCERNING PROPOSALS DERIVED FROM THE WASTE CHARACTERIZATION STUDY.
• HB05163 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.
• HB05208 - AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY CONCERNING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05210 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS DATA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
• HB05213 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE PAYROLL PROCESSING METHODS EMPLOYED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
• HB05215 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES.
• HB05221 - AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE.
• HB05223 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES CONCERNING GROCERY STORE BEER PERMITS.
• HB05238 - AN ACT STUDYING ACCESS TO PARKING FOR HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
• HB05241 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE JUSTICE DEMONSTRATION PILOT PROGRAM.
• HB05245 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAMS.
• HB05246 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY.
• HB05247 - AN ACT CONCERNING A TEST BED TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM AND THE JOBSCT TAX REBATE PROGRAM.
• HB05251 - AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN CONSULTANT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS.
• HB05252 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
• HB05255 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF STATE AGENCY GRANTS.
• HB05262 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ELECTRONIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS, THE STATE INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT BOARD'S RESERVE FUNDING, REVIEW OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR NATIONAL MODEL, AND THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY'S REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES.
• HB05263 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS.
• HB05264 - AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE ANIMALS IN INSURANCE UNDERWRITING, THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVOCATE IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE WELFARE OR CUSTODY OF COMPANION ANIMALS, ASSAULT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE TASK FORCE.
• HB05269 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION BY CHILDREN AND REQUIRING CERTAIN SIGNAGE AT THE POINT OF SALE OF SUCH DRINKS.
• HB05272 - AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
• HB05274 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MARSHALS ELIGIBILITY FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES ON BEHALF OF THE STATE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE WHILE OUT ON CERTAIN LEAVE.
• HB05290 - AN ACT CONCERNING COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
• HB05291 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
• HB05298 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROJECTS TO PLACE OR MAINTAIN WAR OR VETERANS' MEMORIALS OR MONUMENTS.
• HB05306 - AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCE REDUCTION OR RELIEF FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
• HB05313 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN FOR THE USE OF UNIFORM STATE-WIDE CASE IDENTIFICATION CODES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.
• HB05315 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY CONSUMER FRAUD AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SUCH FRAUD.
• HB05321 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE SHORTAGES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKFORCE TRAINING.
• HB05322 - AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP REGARDING ENDOMETRIOSIS.
• HB05323 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
• HB05325 - AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.
• HB05328 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISLAMOPHOBIA IN SCHOOLS.
• HB05329 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT EDUCATION INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM.
• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
• HB05336 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY.
• HB05339 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.
• HB05340 - AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
• HB05343 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF ADVERTISING PURCHASED BY THE STATE.
• HB05349 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.
• HB05350 - AN ACT CONCERNING CANNABIS, HEMP AND INFUSED BEVERAGE REGULATION.
• HB05351 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOCIAL EQUITY COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CANNABIS REGULATION.
• HB05353 - AN ACT REQUIRING DATA TRANSPARENCY FOR SELF-DIRECTED HOME CARE PROGRAMS.
• HB05362 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAJORITY LEADER'S ROUNDTABLE.
• HB05368 - AN ACT CONCERNING DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
• HB05369 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON THE CALCULATION OF AFFORDABILITY IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCESS.
• HB05370 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEDICAL RESPITE PILOT PROGRAM.
• HB05372 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE.
• HB05373 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.
• HB05375 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE WORKING GROUPS.
• HB05376 - AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS.
• HB05378 - AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-FUNDED MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT OPTION PROGRAM.
• HB05382 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMPTROLLER TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
• HB05383 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING LABOR.
• HB05385 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNDUE DELAY IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS BY POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.
• HB05398 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVIEW OF HEALTH CARE ENTITY TRANSACTIONS, THE EXPANSION OF EQUITABLE RELIEF AND ENFORCEMENT TOOLS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT ANTITRUST ACT AND THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN HOSPITAL PRICEMASTER FILINGS.
• HB05409 - AN ACT CONCERNING TROOPS-TO-TRADES INITIATIVES.
• HB05410 - AN ACT PROVIDING HOUSING FOR CERTAIN IMPOVERISHED VETERANS.
• HB05415 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VETERANS' AND MILITARY HEALTHCARE OMBUDSMAN FOR THE COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES IN NAVIGATING FEDERAL HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
• HB05417 - AN ACT ALLOWING CHILDREN OF VETERANS TO USE SUCH VETERAN'S UNUSED TUITION WAIVERS AND REQUIRING STATE FUNDING FOR TUITION WAIVERS.
• HB05420 - AN ACT CONCERNING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE STATE.
• HB05422 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA.
• HB05423 - AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE INITIATIVES.
• HB05427 - AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
• HB05428 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
• HB05430 - AN ACT CONCERNING CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND INJURIES OCCURRING ON LANDS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
• HB05446 - AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS' DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PARAEDUCATORS' SALARY AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.
• HB05447 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE AND CONCERNING TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.
• HB05453 - AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY REGARDING STATE-WIDE ESSENTIAL WORKER AND FIRST RESPONDER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.
• HB05455 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPECIAL POLICE FORCES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• HB05457 - AN ACT CONCERNING FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS THAT OCCUR AT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITIES.
• HB05460 - AN ACT CONCERNING STATE-WIDE FIRE PROTECTION.
• HB05462 - AN ACT CONCERNING NOISE POLLUTION.
• HB05467 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CONCIERGE SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
• HB05471 - AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RENEWABLE GENERATION SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.
• HB05472 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF ENERGY GENERATION SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.
• HB05473 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SATISFACTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS QUALITY OF SERVICE STANDARDS AND SETTLEMENTS IN CONTESTED PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
• HB05474 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF MEDICAL CARE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
• HB05475 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF PERMITTING PROCESSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
• HB05476 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF EFFORTS TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
• HB05477 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
• HB05478 - AN ACT SUPPORTING "LEARN AND EARN" INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
• HB05480 - AN ACT CONCERNING PEER SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
• HB05481 - AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING HOSPICE CARE AT A SHORT-TERM HOSPICE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OR A HOSPICE FACILITY.
• HB05483 - AN ACT CONCERNING FERTILITY CARE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
• HB05485 - AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING.
• HB05486 - AN ACT CONCERNING A DIAPER PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
• HB05487 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAREER PIPELINE PROGRAM FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING AND INCREASING STATE ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND DEAF.
• HB05488 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EXPANDING THE 2-1-1 INFOLINE PROGRAM.
• HB05489 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.
• HB05490 - AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOBER LIVING HOMES OPERATING IN THE STATE.
• HB05494 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION.
• HB05497 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY AND REQUIRING A STUDY OF A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM.
• HB05501 - AN ACT EXPANDING PERMISSIBLE USES FOR TOWN AID ROAD GRANT FUNDS.
• HB05503 - AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPALITIES TO REPORT EXCESS WASTEWATER CAPACITY.
• HB05508 - AN ACT CONCERNING HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
• HB05509 - AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
• HB05514 - AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
• HB05517 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY LANGUAGE AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES.
• HB05518 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATUTES.
• HB05522 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS.
• HB05524 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

  State bonds for education 

 

• HB05178 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CULINARY ARTS CENTER AT ROBERT E. FITCH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.
• HB05194 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE AND SAILING FOUNDATION.

  University of Connecticut 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05046 - AN ACT SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.
• HB05417 - AN ACT ALLOWING CHILDREN OF VETERANS TO USE SUCH VETERAN'S UNUSED TUITION WAIVERS AND REQUIRING STATE FUNDING FOR TUITION WAIVERS.
• HB05418 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE KIRKLYN M. KERR PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
• HB05422 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA.
• HB05455 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SPECIAL POLICE FORCES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• HB05478 - AN ACT SUPPORTING "LEARN AND EARN" INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.