Bill Text: CT SB00230 | 2015 | General Assembly | Introduced

Connecticut Senate Bill 230 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: An Act Concerning The Funds And Records Of The University Of Connecticut Foundation.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-02-20 - Public Hearing 02/26 [SB00230 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2015-SB00230-Introduced.html


General Assembly		*Proposed Bill No. 230*
*January Session, 2015*		LCO No. 1672
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Referred to Committee on HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT
Introduced by:
SEN. FASANO, 34th Dist. SEN. WITKOS, 8th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDS AND RECORDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That chapter 47 of the general statutes be amended to provide that any foundation, as defined in section 4-37e of the general statutes, that is established for The University of Connecticut (1) is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in section 1-200 of the general statutes, except that such foundation may withhold the identity of any donor who requests such nondisclosure in writing; (2) is permitted to use funds of the foundation only for (A) scholarships or other direct financial aid, and (B) programs, services or activities at one or more of the institutions under its jurisdiction; and (3) is required to be self-sustaining and is prohibited from receiving any funds from The University of Connecticut.

Statement of Purpose:

To increase transparency and accountability for the activities of The University of Connecticut Foundation.