CT HB05584

Modifies the Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations by removing requirements that regional council representatives be selected from a list submitted by the Regional Planning Association of Connecticut, allowing the Governor to appoint any representative of a regional council of governments or regional planning agency.

Updates regional planning analysis requirements to reference "regional councils of governments" instead of "regional planning organizations," with analysis deadline moved from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015, and requires evaluation of opportunities for coordinated planning and regional service delivery.

Establishes procedures for handling excess funds from tax sale foreclosures, including requirements that amounts be held in interest-bearing escrow accounts and, if not redeemed, deposited with the court for claims by taxpayers and lienholders within 90 days.

Appropriates $2,620,448 to the Department of Economic and Community Development for Capitol Region Council of Governments demonstration projects including data recovery centers, document management systems, video streaming equipment, and payroll coordination software for municipalities.

Clarifies regional planning commission structure and governance, specifying that regional councils of governments may establish planning commissions in advisory capacity that require council endorsement before recommendations become effective, with 50% of commission members serving on local planning commissions.