Signed by Governor Ned Lamont

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funds for a bond package authorizing borrowing for school construction, also would double public financing grants for gubernatorial campaigns.

Highlights:

• Appropriates funds for a bond package authorizing borrowing for school construction, also would double public financing grants for gubernatorial campaigns (Sec. 2).

• Appropriates the following amount of funding grants for gubernatorial campaigns, including (Sec. 2):

• $3.2 million for a primary;

• $15.4 million for the general election; and

• $806,875 for a new pre-convention grant.

• Increases the contribution limit to the Democratic and Republic State central committees from $10,000-$15,000 (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect June 29, 2023 (Sec. 194).

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