Connecticut House Bill HB05251

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/11/13
• Refer: 1/11/13

Caption

An Act Concerning A Study Of The Sale Of Land Acquired By The Department Of Transportation For The Purposes Of Improvements To Route 7 And The Use Of The Proceeds From Such Sale For Other Transportation Projects.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05251 would necessitate the DOT to analyze and report on the implications of selling state-owned land that was purchased specifically for transportation improvements. This study is expected to inform future decisions related to land sales and how those proceeds might benefit ongoing and future transportation initiatives. Such measures could potentially lead to enhanced funding for critical transportation infrastructure projects within the state.

Summary

House Bill 05251 concerns the evaluation of the sale of land that was acquired by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for improvements to Route 7. The bill emphasizes the need for a comprehensive study to determine the viability of such sales and how the proceeds from these sales could be utilized for other transportation projects in the state. It is positioned as an initiative to optimize state resources and improve infrastructure through strategic land management.

Contention

While the bill appears to be largely supportive of increased efficiency in the Department of Transportation's land management strategies, there could be contention regarding the implications of selling public land. Some stakeholders might argue that selling land acquired for public infrastructure could limit future transportation expansions or improvements. Therefore, the outcome of the study mandated by the bill could stir debate about prioritization in transportation infrastructure investment and the long-term implications of divesting public assets.