# Connecticut SB 00200: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE JOHN J. MITCHELL FAIRGROUNDS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR.

Connecticut SB 00200, AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE JOHN J. MITCHELL FAIRGROUNDS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Saud Anwar (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-02-17 (Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Connecticut SB 00200
- State: Connecticut
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE JOHN J. MITCHELL FAIRGROUNDS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-17
- Last action: 2026-02-17, Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
- Sponsor: Saud Anwar (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: finance, revenue and bonding
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

To provide funding to the town of South Windsor to renovate the John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds, including development of an event space for the community, installation of utilities and construction of a pavilion.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Saud Anwar (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (1)

- 2026-02-17: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (legislature)

## Bill text

- Proposed Bill, 2026-02-17: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00200-R00-SB.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Proposed Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00200-R00-SB.PDF)

## Related
- [SB 00191: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY PILOT PROGRAM.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00191-2026)
- [SB 00137: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00137-2026)
- [HB 05563: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05563-2026)
- [HB 05509: AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05509-2026)
- [HB 05518: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05518-2026)
- [HB 05442: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05442-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00200-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).