CT HB05638

Allows certain taxpayers in Berlin, North Branford, Monroe, Milford, Middletown, Watertown, and West Haven to file late machinery and equipment tax exemption applications for 2014-2015 grand lists up to 30 days after July 1, 2016, with late filing fees, if otherwise eligible and if assessor verifies eligibility.

Requires affected towns to reimburse taxpayers for the difference between taxes paid and taxes owed if late exemption applications are approved.

Allows a Waterbury taxpayer to file a late exemption application for equipment for the 2012 grand list, with the state reimbursing Waterbury through an amended annual grant claim pursuant to section 32-9s.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to grant $381,000 to the town of Middlefield from the small town economic assistance program to reimburse costs of rehabilitating the Miller Road Bridge over the Coginchaug River.