HB05479Introduced in the House
An Act Implementing The University Of Connecticut's Plan To Become A Member Of An Association Of Research Universities.
Introduced by Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require The University of Connecticut to hire not fewer than ten top-tier research faculty within the next three years.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Change of Reference) · March 12, 2026
18
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
18 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Kate Farrar | 20 | Yes |
| David DeFronzo | 26 | Yes |
| Gregory Haddad | 54 | Yes |
| Steve Weir | 55 | Yes |
| Jay Case | 63 | Yes |
| Seth Bronko | 70 | Yes |
| Mary Fortier | 79 | Yes |
| Laurie Sweet | 91 | Yes |
| Kara Rochelle | 104 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
Public Hearing 03/10
Joint Favorable Change of Reference Appropriations
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
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