Connecticut 2021 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05128

Introduced
1/12/21  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Reassessment Of Residential Buildings With Defective Concrete Foundations And Quarry Geological Source Reporting.

Impact

The bill's provisions are expected to have significant effects on state laws regarding property assessments. By enabling reassessment under specified conditions, the legislation aims to create a more equitable environment for homeowners affected by structural issues that are often beyond their control. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity for accountability and transparency within the construction materials industry by mandating quarries to prepare annual geological source reports, which can provide essential data about the quality of concrete aggregates used in construction.

Summary

House Bill 05128 proposes measures concerning the reassessment of residential buildings constructed with defective concrete foundations. Specifically, this bill allows homeowners whose properties have been affected by faulty concrete to seek reassessment, ensuring that the new assessment remains valid until the necessary repairs or replacements of the foundation take place. This change intends to provide some relief for homeowners dealing with the financial burden caused by deteriorating foundations and the complexities of property appraisals in such scenarios.

Contention

Though the bill presents various benefits, particularly for homeowners with faulty foundations, it may also raise questions about the broader implications for the construction and real estate sectors. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on how these changes could impact property values, insurance rates, and construction practices. Moreover, the requirement for quarries to conduct regular geological reporting could lead to increased operational costs, potentially affecting the pricing of concrete materials and the housing market overall.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00224

An Act Requiring Notice Of Revaluation To Certain Owners Of Residential Buildings With Defective Concrete Foundations.

CT HB05476

An Act Concerning Municipal Issues.

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

CT SB00395

An Act Concerning The Reporting Of Medical Debt.

CT SB00385

An Act Concerning Energy Procurements, Certain Energy Sources And Programs Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

CT SB00011

An Act Concerning Connecticut Resiliency Planning And Providing Municipal Options For Climate Resilience.

CT HB05290

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT SB00006

An Act Concerning Housing.

CT SB00264

An Act Concerning The Bonding Authority Of The Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority, The Reporting Of Material Financial Obligations By State Agencies, Tax-exempt Proceeds Fund References And The Notification Of The Sale Or Lease Of Projects Financed With Bond Proceeds.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.