Connecticut House Bill HB05558

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/13
• Refer: 1/23/13

Caption

An Act Requiring The State To Provide Pilot Moneys To Municipalities Hosting Correctional Facilities.

Impact

The implementation of HB 05558 will specifically alter the financial landscape for municipalities that host correctional facilities. Historically, these municipalities often struggle with limited budgets and the economic pressures of providing services to a larger population due to the facilities. This bill aims to stabilize their financial situation by ensuring the state fulfills its obligations regarding PILOT payments, which could lead to improved public services and infrastructure in those areas.

Summary

House Bill 05558 mandates that the state shall provide payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to municipalities that host correctional facilities. This bill aims to ensure that these municipalities receive 100% of the expected financial compensation from the state, addressing the fiscal challenges they may face due to the presence of correctional institutions. By providing guaranteed state funding for these payments, the bill seeks to alleviate potential economic strains on local budgets resulting from hosting such facilities.

Contention

While the bill is seen as beneficial to municipalities for securing necessary funding, there may be points of contention regarding the state’s budgetary implications. Critics might argue that the additional funding requirements could divert money from other critical areas or exacerbate budgetary constraints elsewhere. Moreover, there could be discussions on whether this funding model should extend beyond correctional facilities to other types of state-supported institutions, stirring debate on fair resource allocation.