OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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sSB-128
AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNPAID SEWER
ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER FEES AND CHARGES.
Primary Analyst: DD 4/1/22
Contributing Analyst(s):
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: See Below
Explanation
The bill prevents municipal water pollution control authorities
(WCPAs) from assigning or enforcing a lien on owner-occupied
property until the outstanding principal reaches $4,000.
By restricting the use of liens, the bill potentially reduces the amount
of outstanding debt a municipal WCPA may collect. It is anticipated that
any revenue loss a WCPA realizes as a result of the bill would be offset
by increased sewer use fees and assessments on all users.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to municipal sewer fees and
assessments.