Connecticut House Bill HB05363

Connecticut 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/3/22
• Refer: 3/3/22

Caption

An Act Concerning The Processing Of Land Record Recording Fees.

Impact

If enacted, HB05363 will amend current statutes surrounding financial transactions related to land document recordings. The bill specifies that town clerks will retain a portion of the fees for local capital improvements, thereby impacting the local economies directly. Notably, it mandates that a certain percentage of fees collected is to be remitted to the state treasury for community investment, which could enhance the availability of local infrastructure funding. The clear delineation of fees aims to eliminate confusion about costs associated with land recording, thereby facilitating smoother transactions for residents and businesses alike.

Summary

House Bill 05363, titled 'An Act Concerning The Processing Of Land Record Recording Fees,' aims to modify how municipalities collect and process fees for recording land documents. The proposed legislation provides specific fee structures for various types of documents recorded by town clerks. It includes provisions for recording documents such as warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and mortgage assignments while setting distinct fees for the first page and subsequent pages. This bill emphasizes the need for clarity in fee collection practices across municipalities to streamline processes and ensure consistency.

Contention

While this bill may promote efficiency, there could be contention regarding the exact fee amounts and their distribution. Stakeholders could raise concerns about whether the set fees are adequate for covering local administrative costs or whether they place an additional financial burden on residents requesting land records. Furthermore, discussions around the allocation of funds toward local capital improvement projects can spark debate about the priorities in local government spending, where some may argue that certain areas require more immediate funding than others.