Office of Legislative Research
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Recent Publications
Auditors of Public Accounts Audits Q1 of 2026
2026-R-0064This report shows the audits issued by the state Auditors of Public Accounts between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, by subject, with brief summaries of their findings and recommendations.
2026 Conveyance Legislation Reported Favorably by GOS Committee
2026-R-0063This report summarizes conveyance legislation reported favorably by the Government Oversight (GOS) Committee in 2026.
Creation and Oversight of Norwich's Volunteer Fire Departments
2026-R-0062This report provides a brief overview of (1) any legislation establishing volunteer fire departments in Norwich, and (2) state oversight of volunteer fire departments.
Comparison of State Income Taxes in Select States
2026-R-0057This report compares Connecticut's income taxes against California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island and provides examples of relative taxes owed and tax rates for resident taxpayers in those states.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation
2026-R-0054This report discusses the potential costs and implications of the Connecticut Department of Correction pursuing National Commission on Correctional Health Care accreditation.
Establishing Regional School Districts
2026-R-0050This report summarizes the processes for creating a regional school district.
Laws Regarding the Management of Food Allergies in Schools
2026-R-0047This report summarizes the laws addressing the management of students' food allergies in Connecticut public schools.
Municipal Legal Notice Requirements
2026-R-0033This report lists the statutes requiring municipalities to publish legal notices in a newspaper, including the minimum frequency with which they must be published.
Acts Affecting Connecticut Native American Tribes, 1650-2025
2026-R-0029This report describes Connecticut public acts affecting the state's Native American tribes from roughly 1650 through 2025.
State Tax Deductions and Credits for Children and Child Care Expenses
2026-R-0020This report details which states provide state income tax deductions or credits for children or child care expenses.
