CT HB05550

Authorizes conveyance of approximately 20 acres in East Lyme from the Department of Correction to the town of East Lyme for agricultural, open space, and recreational purposes, with reversion to the state if the land is not retained or used for these purposes.

Authorizes conveyance of approximately 2 acres in Cheshire from the Department of Correction to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry for charitable purposes, with reversion to the state if conditions are not met.

Authorizes conveyance of approximately 6.95 acres in New Haven from the Department of Transportation to the city of New Haven for municipal and economic development purposes, with the state relieved of liability for pre-conveyance pollution or contamination.

Permits Hartford's legislative body to amend its October 1, 2013 grand list to assess residential properties in R-8 zones at the residential rate of assessment when conveyed from tax-exempt to taxable entities.

Authorizes additional land conveyances in New Haven (0.40 acres), Morris (land exchange with private party), Barkhamsted (2.6 acres for senior center), Windham (easement for water main), and Colchester (1.397 acres for sewer pump station), each subject to State Properties Review Board approval and reversion provisions.