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CT SB00013
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Bond Somers
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AI Summary
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Amends Connecticut general statutes to change how state forest land is valued for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) grants to municipalities
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Requires state forest land to be calculated as real property under section 12-64 (standard property valuation) for eligible municipalities
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Applies only to municipalities where over 50% of total land within their boundaries consists of state forest
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Intended to increase PILOT payments to heavily forested municipalities that lose significant property tax revenue due to state-owned land
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Introduced by Sen. Somers (18th District) and referred to the Appropriations Committee
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Calculation Of State Forest Land In Certain Municipalities For Purposes Of Grants In Lieu Of Taxes Payments.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations
2/4/2026