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HB 5493: AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE STIPENDS FOR THE CONNECTICUT CIVIL AIR PATROL.

Bill HeffernanEnacted

HB 5493 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE STIPENDS FOR THE CONNECTICUT CIVIL AIR PATROL.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minor administrative allocation for study

Risks

  • Potential future fiscal impact dependent on study findings

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Initiates exploration of support for volunteer civil services

Risks

  • Effectiveness contingent on study outcomes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Future legislative sessions may involve larger fiscal requests based on study recommendations

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full legislative text unavailable

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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