OLR Bill Analysis

SB 1061

AN ACT CONCERNING NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING FUNDS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires the establishment of two separate nonlapsing General Fund accounts:  one to provide funds for billeting armed forces members at Camp Rell and the other to provide funds for operating morale, welfare, and recreation programs at the camp.  The accounts must contain money obtained from the proceeds of room service charges, the operation of the programs, and any money required by law to be deposited in them.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

BACKGROUND

Camp Rell

The camp is named in honor of Connecticut's sitting governor, the commander in chief of Connecticut's armed forces. It is the Connecticut National Guard's primary training facility and is located in Niantic, Connecticut.

COMMITTEE ACTION

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee

Joint Favorable