HB 7278 Summary

• Conveys multiple state-owned parcels of land to towns and cities (Fairfield, Killingly, Norwalk, Enfield, New Haven, Haddam) and the Capital Region Development Authority in Hartford for municipal, recreational, economic development, or open space purposes, with parcels reverting to the state if not used as specified.

• Transfers two easements from the Military Department to the town of Enfield for drainage system upgrades associated with roadway reconstruction, with a temporary easement costing $851 and a permanent easement at administrative cost.

• Modifies Connecticut Housing Authority property conveyances to Bridgeport and Bloomfield housing authorities, allowing the town of Bloomfield to convey two properties for any purpose while requiring replacement of comparable affordable housing or placing funds in escrow by January 1, 2019.

• Requires municipalities to obtain and publicly disclose appraisals of fair market value for real property sales exceeding $250,000 that involve watersheds, wells, or reservoirs at least 60 days before sale (effective September 1, 2017).

• Grants the town of Preston's redevelopment agency authority to approve modifications to redevelopment plans, include adjacent parcels, and approve tax assessment agreements for state property redevelopment without additional legislative approval.