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CT SB00115

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management shall establish a pilot program in municipalities with populations over 100,000 for two years beginning January 1, 2018
  • Program identifies residential water utility customers whose service was terminated at least once in the previous 24 months due to late/unpaid bills and who have unpaid balances of $150 or more
  • Secretary shall consider creating programs to help identified residents, including allowing small down payments or extended payment deadlines, providing financial counseling, and sharing information about public assistance programs
  • Programs may utilize private funding sources
  • Secretary shall submit a report to relevant joint standing committees with findings and recommendations for establishing such assistance programs

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program To Identify Residents With Unmet Needs Based On Unpaid Water Utility Bills.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development

3/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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