CT HB05512

Creates a task force to examine establishment of a state-wide tax assessment appeals board, effective upon passage.

Task force shall review current procedures governing municipal tax assessment appeals and procedures from the former state appeals board for property valuation (established under Public Act 87-404, eliminated under Public Act 95-283), and analyze state resource impacts.

Task force consists of 8 members: two appointed by House Speaker, two by Senate President Pro Tempore, one each by House Majority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, House Minority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, and the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management or designee.

Initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the effective date, with the first meeting held within 60 days; administrative staff from the joint standing committee on finance, revenue and bonding shall support the task force.

Task force shall submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on finance, revenue and bonding by January 1, 2021, and shall terminate on the date the report is submitted or January 1, 2021, whichever is later.