Connecticut GAE committee raises 26 concepts for hearings; consent calendar carries 13 items

The Government Administration and Elections Committee on [date not specified] voted to raise 26 concept proposals for drafting and public hearing, including 13 items placed on a consent calendar.

The meeting was convened by Sen. Mae Flexer, chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee, and Rep. Matt Blumenthal, the House chair. Committee members moved through a prepublished list of concepts (items 1–26) and individually voted to “raise” each concept for future bill drafting and hearings. Representative Amy Morinbello moved the consent-calendar motion; Representative Hilda Santiago seconded it. Several other members then moved and seconded votes to raise individual concepts throughout the session.

Why it matters: the items the committee agreed to raise cover election administration, campaign finance, public‑records exemptions, state contracting and procurement, and proposed state constitutional amendments. Raising a concept authorizes the committee to draft a bill and hold public hearings; it does not adopt final policy.

Votes at a glance: the committee recorded roll-call votes for each concept.…