Connecticut House Bill HB06567

Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/9/11
• Refer: 3/9/11

Caption

An Act Concerning The Disposition Of Excess State Property Acquired For Transportation Purposes, And Making Technical Revisions To Real Property Acquisition And Condemnation Procedures.

Impact

The proposed legislation is expected to significantly alter how the Department of Transportation handles properties acquired in pursuit of infrastructure development. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department conduct full appraisals of excess properties before they can be sold, ensuring that state assets are accurately valued. Additionally, it sets forth guidelines for public bidding and auction processes, while identifying exemptions for transfers to other state agencies or municipalities, which could expedite the process of transferring surplus properties.

Summary

House Bill 06567 aims to streamline the process for the disposition of excess state property acquired specifically for transportation purposes. By amending certain procedural aspects related to real property acquisition and condemnation, the bill seeks to make the transfer of these properties less burdensome and expensive, as well as to create more consistency in terminology and practices surrounding such transactions. It emphasizes the importance of efficiency in managing state-owned properties once they are deemed unnecessary for highway or transportation use.

Contention

Numerous points of contention may arise from the bill's implementation. Stakeholders may express concerns regarding the transparency of property sales, particularly in relation to public bidding processes and appraisals. Additionally, the stipulations surrounding residential properties, which will not be sold or transferred without first offering the previous owners a right of first refusal for 25 years, may lead to debates over fair treatment of former property owners and local governance. The impact and interpretations of these provisions will likely be closely scrutinized by both legislators and advocacy groups.