OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5049

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION PERPETUAL TRUST FUND.

SUMMARY:

This bill establishes the Higher Education Perpetual Trust Fund as a separate, nonlapsing account in the General Fund. It may contain any money (1) the law requires to be deposited in it and (2) from public and private sources and the federal government. The higher education board of governors must use the account for the Connecticut Aid to Public College Students grants program.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008

COMMITTEE ACTION

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Yea

10

Nay

5

(03/04/2008)

Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference

Yea

34

Nay

16

(03/27/2008)

Appropriations Committee

Joint Favorable

Yea

51

Nay

0

(04/01/2008)