# Connecticut SB 01406: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PLATFORMS THAT COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION JURISDICTION OVER VOTING AT THE MEETINGS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS. Connecticut SB 01406, AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PLATFORMS THAT COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION JURISDICTION OVER VOTING AT THE MEETINGS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS., is a 2025 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Government Oversight Committee; status failed, last action 2025-04-03 (File Number 490); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB01406-2025 - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Connecticut SB 01406 - State: Connecticut - Session: 2025 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PLATFORMS THAT COLLECT CONTRIBUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION JURISDICTION OVER VOTING AT THE MEETINGS OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS. - Status: failed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2025-02-27 - Last action: 2025-04-03, File Number 490 - Sponsor: Government Oversight Committee - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: government oversight - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 1 (8 yes, 4 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 0 ## Summary To exclude certain voluntary payments given by contributors to online political donation platforms from the definition of "contribution" and from the provisions regarding illegal campaign finance practices, to require the State Elections Enforcement Commission to hire additional personnel and to give the commission jurisdiction over the elections of certain districts. ## Bill overview No economic impacts identified for this bill. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Government Oversight Committee ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-03-18 | Senate | GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) | pass | 8 | 4 | | ## Actions (9) - 2025-04-03: File Number 490 (legislature) - 2025-04-03: Senate Calendar Number 284 (Senate) - 2025-04-03: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (Senate) - 2025-04-03: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature) - 2025-03-28: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/02/25 5:00 PM (legislature) - 2025-03-19: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (legislature) - 2025-03-18: Joint Favorable (legislature) - 2025-02-28: Public Hearing 03/06 (legislature) - 2025-02-27: Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight (legislature) ## Bill text - File No. 490, 2025-04-03: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FC/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-FC.PDF) - GOS Joint Favorable, 2025-03-18: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R01-SB.PDF) - Raised Bill, 2025-02-27: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00-SB.PDF) - Bill Analysis For File Copy 490: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-BA.PDF) - Fiscal Note For File Copy 490: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-FN.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8318 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08318-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8320 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08320-FNA.PDF) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8343 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08343-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8352 (Minimal Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08352-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8364 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08364-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8365 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08365-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8374 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08374-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8379 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08379-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8382 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08382-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8389 (Potential Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08389-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8503 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08503-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8509 (No Fiscal Impact): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08509-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8550 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08550-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8562 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08562-FNA.pdf) - Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8586 (Cost): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08586-FNA.pdf) - GOS Joint Fav. Rpt: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/JFR/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00GOS-JFR.PDF) - GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TS/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00GOS-CV47-TS.PDF) - Senate LCO Amendment #8318 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08318-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8320 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08320-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8343 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08343-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8352 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08352-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8364 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08364-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8365 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08365-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8374 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08374-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8379 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08379-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8382 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08382-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8389 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08389-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8503 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08503-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8509 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08509-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8550 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08550-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8562 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08562-R00-AMD.pdf) - Senate LCO Amendment #8586 (R): [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08586-R00-AMD.pdf) ## Related bills - HB 05013: AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST. (signed) - SB 01558: AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME TAXES IMPOSED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS ON RESIDENTS OF THE STATE. (signed) - SB 01396: AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED BUT UNPAID WAGE OR SALARY INCOME ADVANCES. (signed) - SB 01187: AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNPAID SEWER ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER FEES AND CHARGES. (signed) - HB 07236: AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS. (signed) - HB 07192: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE. (signed) ## Sources - [File No. 490 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FC/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-FC.PDF) - [GOS Joint Favorable (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R01-SB.PDF) - [Raised Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00-SB.PDF) - [Bill Analysis For File Copy 490 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-BA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note For File Copy 490 (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-01406-R000490-FN.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8318 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08318-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8320 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08320-FNA.PDF) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8343 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08343-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8352 (Minimal Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08352-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8364 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08364-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8365 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08365-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8374 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08374-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8379 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08379-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8382 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08382-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8389 (Potential Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08389-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8503 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08503-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8509 (No Fiscal Impact) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08509-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8550 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08550-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8562 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08562-FNA.pdf) - [Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8586 (Cost) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01406-R00LCO08586-FNA.pdf) - [GOS Joint Fav. Rpt (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/JFR/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00GOS-JFR.PDF) - [GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TS/S/PDF/2025SB-01406-R00GOS-CV47-TS.PDF) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8318 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08318-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8320 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08320-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8343 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08343-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8352 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08352-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8364 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08364-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8365 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08365-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8374 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08374-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8379 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08379-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8382 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08382-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8389 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08389-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8503 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08503-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8509 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08509-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8550 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08550-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8562 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08562-R00-AMD.pdf) - [Senate LCO Amendment #8586 (R) (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08586-R00-AMD.pdf) ## Related - [HB 05013: AN ACT ADDING CERTAIN PLANTS TO THE INVASIVE PLANTS LIST.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05013-2025) - [SB 01558: AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME TAXES IMPOSED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS ON RESIDENTS OF T…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB01558-2025) - [SB 01396: AN ACT CONCERNING EARNED BUT UNPAID WAGE OR SALARY INCOME ADVANCES.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB01396-2025) - [SB 01187: AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNP…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB01187-2025) - [HB 07236: AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB07236-2025) - [HB 07192: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BIPARTISAN DRUG TASK FORCE.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB07192-2025) - [Connecticut bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut/bills) - [Connecticut state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/connecticut) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB01406-2025 (as of 2026-10-19).