Substitute for S.B. No. 8
Session Year 2026

AN ACT SUPPORTING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE STATE.

To establish the Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program, allow up to ten million dollars in state bonds for said program, allocate not less than sixty million dollars in annual private activity bonds for the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority and increase the authority's bonding authorization cap.

Other Bills with Similar Topics

  Academic degrees 

 

• SB00396 - AN ACT PERMITTING NINETY-CREDIT DEGREE PROGRAMS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE.

  College students 

 

• HB05426 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE AVAILABILITY OF AN ADVISOR DURING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00450 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STANDARD OF CARE FOR IMMUNIZATION.

  Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority 

 

• SB00085 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE, CONCERNING THE UCONN 2000 PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GRADUATE STUDENT LOANS, WAR OR VETERANS' MEMORIALS OR MONUMENTS AND AGING-IN-PLACE.

  Endowment funds (Public colleges and universities) 

 

• SB00247 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

  General Fund 

 

• HB05032 - AN ACT ADJUSTING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.
• HB05048 - AN ACT REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF THE PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE FROM CONSUMER ELECTRIC BILLS.
• HB05071 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE MEDICAID RATES FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS.
• HB05394 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT.
• HB05424 - AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE GENERAL FUND.
• SB00003 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY.
• SB00004 - AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY AND PROTECTION.
• SB00005 - AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE SAFETY.
• SB00010 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PROBATE COURTS.
• SB00028 - AN ACT REQUIRING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET.
• SB00084 - AN ACT CONCERNING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE REVENUE.
• SB00299 - AN ACT CONCERNING REDEMPTION OF OUT-OF-STATE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
• SB00317 - AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
• SB00388 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT AND MOHEGAN FUND.
• SB00475 - AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS.
• SB00492 - AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.

  State bonds for education 

 

• HB05178 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CULINARY ARTS CENTER AT ROBERT E. FITCH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.
• HB05194 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE AND SAILING FOUNDATION.
• HB05479 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT'S PLAN TO BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES.
• SB00107 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 8.
• SB00112 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF LISBON.
• SB00140 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VINAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON.
• SB00141 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 8.
• SB00142 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CAFETERIA AT LEDYARD MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF LEDYARD.
• SB00175 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR STUDENT HOUSING AT THE AVERY POINT CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.
• SB00179 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
• SB00180 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE INTEGRATED DAY CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

  State bonds, generally 

 

• SB00085 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE, CONCERNING THE UCONN 2000 PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GRADUATE STUDENT LOANS, WAR OR VETERANS' MEMORIALS OR MONUMENTS AND AGING-IN-PLACE.

  State Treasurer 

 

• HB05215 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES.
• HB05219 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE ORDER OF GUBERNATORIAL SUCCESSION UNDER CERTAIN PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
• HB05366 - AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.
• HB05421 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE PATIENT LIFTS TO CERTAIN HEALTH CARE OFFICES AND FACILITIES.
• HB05532 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS, REDEFINING "GIFT" FOR PURPOSES OF SAID CODES AND INCREASING VARIOUS MONETARY THRESHOLDS IN SAID CODES.
• SB00003 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABILITY.
• SB00216 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY BANK AND CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TREASURER.
• SB00251 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, AUDITS OF PRIVATE ENTITIES AND PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS FOR STATE AND QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCIES.
• SB00349 - AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FIREFIGHTERS CANCER RELIEF FUND.
• SB00388 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT AND MOHEGAN FUND.
• SB00394 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RISK-LIMITING AUDITS WORKING GROUP.
• SB00460 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF WHETHER UNCLAIMED GIFT CERTIFICATES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED PROPERTY.
• SB00465 - AN ACT CONCERNING EXPLORATORY COMMITTEES.
• SB00488 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PROGRAM AND SECOND INJURY FUND.
• SB00511 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL GROWTH DIVIDEND PAYMENTS.

  Student loans 

 

• HB05033 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDUCATION.
• HB05054 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS.
• HB05112 - AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX THE AMOUNT OF STATE AND FEDERAL DEBT RELIEF RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER FOR STUDENT LOANS AND MEDICAL DEBT.
• HB05113 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE AMOUNT OF CANCELLED DEBT AND DEBT RELIEF RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER FOR STUDENT LOANS, MEDICAL DEBT AND CREDIT CARD DEBT.
• HB05131 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAID ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION LOANS.
• HB05567 - AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES.

  Connecticut State Colleges and Universities 

 

• HB05003 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE STATE.
• HB05417 - AN ACT ALLOWING CHILDREN OF VETERANS TO USE SUCH VETERAN'S UNUSED TUITION WAIVERS AND REQUIRING STATE FUNDING FOR TUITION WAIVERS.
• HB05478 - AN ACT SUPPORTING "LEARN AND EARN" INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
• HB05532 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS FOR REVISIONS TO THE STATE CODES OF ETHICS, REDEFINING "GIFT" FOR PURPOSES OF SAID CODES AND INCREASING VARIOUS MONETARY THRESHOLDS IN SAID CODES.
• HB05550 - AN ACT EXEMPTING COURSE SYLLABI FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
• SB00127 - AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00150 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.
• SB00247 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
• SB00379 - AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE.
• SB00381 - AN ACT REQUIRING PROGRAMS CONCERNING PROBLEM GAMBLING AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• SB00427 - AN ACT CONCERNING DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS.
• SB00471 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF APPRENTICES ON PREVAILING WAGE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.