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House approves up to $500 million set‑aside to backfill federal cuts to food, housing and related programs
Summary
Lawmakers set aside up to $500 million of volatile revenue in the budget reserve fund to be available for backfilling federal shortfalls in SNAP, WIC, LIHEAP, school meals, child care, housing assistance and certain health programs; the funds would be subject to governor/OPM recommendation with legislative oversight and expire into the pension system if unspent.
The Connecticut House voted to hold up to $500 million in excess state revenue in the budget reserve fund to guard against reductions in federal benefits and programs, adopting emergency-certified HB 8003 during the Nov. 12 special session. Sponsors framed the measure as a temporary, targeted backstop for households that rely on federal nutrition, housing and related programs and said legislative…
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