HB05479

An Act Implementing The University Of Connecticut's Plan To Become A Member Of An Association Of Research Universities.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05479 mandates The University of Connecticut to hire at least ten top-tier research faculty by June 30, 2029.

Connecticut HB05479 requires The University of Connecticut to implement a plan to hire at least ten top-tier research faculty by June 30, 2029. The plan must include improving infrastructure, developing a recruitment strategy, and supporting faculty. The university must also submit annual reports on the use of funds for these purposes. The act authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance these efforts, with the state's full faith and credit pledged for bond payments. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Change of Reference)

18 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Public Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations

Mar 16

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 16

House

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations