OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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SB-916
AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE, ASSIGNMENT AND
OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR UNPAID SEWER
ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER FEES AND CHARGES.
Primary Analyst: LG 3/26/23
Contributing Analyst(s):
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill prevents municipal water pollution control authorities
(WPCAs) 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 WPCA may collect. It is anticipated that
any revenue loss a WPCA realizes as a result of the bill would be offset
by increased sewer use fees and assessments on all users.
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None