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Senate convened; Chaplain Martin Dunleavy offered the opening prayer and Senator Berthel led the pledge. Several senators used points of personal privilege to introduce guests and recognize local service (Eagle Scout Jake Glowa, international fellows visiting Hartford, and Captain Mark Giamatteo).
Special session of the Connecticut State Senate in Hartford on 2025-11-13 covered four emergency-certified bills: a $500 million contingency budget reserve fund (HB 8003); an omnibus public-safety/children's behavioral health/firefighters/ICE and other provisions package (HB 8004); a UConn Health joint-venture to stabilize three community hospitals (HB 8001); and a housing growth package (HB 8002). Lawmakers debated scope, oversight, and local control; multiple amendments were offered and voted on.
