Connecticut 2021 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 696 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
696 January Session, 2021 LCO No.
75 January Session, 2021 Senate Bill No.
2624 Referred to Committee on PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Introduced by:
696 Senate, March 17, 2021 The Committee on Planning and Development reported through SEN.
(PD) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
CASSANO of the 4th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
(A) Six municipal officials appointed by the Governor, four of whom shall be selected from a list of nominees submitted to the Governor by the Connecticut Conference LCO 2624 \\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-00696-R1 of 15 SB.docx Raised Bill No.
(A) Six municipal officials appointed by the Governor, four of whom shall be selected from a list of nominees submitted to the Governor by the Connecticut Conference SB696 / File No.
696 of Municipalities and two of whom shall be selected from a list submitted by the Council of Small Towns.
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75 of Municipalities and two of whom shall be selected from a list submitted by the Council of Small Towns.
(a) Grant award decisions under the protected open space and watershed land acquisition grant program established under section 7- 131d or under the Charter Oak open space grant program established LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0062 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(a) Grant award decisions under the protected open space and watershed land acquisition grant program established under section 7- 131d or under the Charter Oak open space grant program established under section 7-131t shall be made by the Commissioner of Energy and SB696 / File No.
696 under section 7-131t shall be made by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection at least semiannually.
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75 Environmental Protection at least semiannually.
(G) the extent to which the presence of already constructed buildings or other man-made LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0063 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(G) the extent to which the presence of already constructed buildings or other man-made improvements diminish or overshadow the natural resource value of a SB696 / File No.
696 improvements diminish or overshadow the natural resource value of a proposed acquisition, or its value relative to its cost;
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75 proposed acquisition, or its value relative to its cost;
(A) Bonds or obligations of, or guaranteed by, the state or the United States, or agencies or instrumentalities of the United States, (B) certificates of deposit, commercial paper, savings accounts and bank acceptances, (C) the obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision thereof or the obligations of any instrumentality, authority or agency of any state or political subdivision thereof, if, at the time of investment, such obligations are rated in the top rating categories ofany nationally recognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, and applicable to such obligations, (D) the obligations of any regional school district in this state, of any municipality in this state or any metropolitan district in this state, if, at the time of investment, such obligations of such government entity are ratedinoneofthetoptworatingcategoriesofanynationallyrecognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, and applicable to such obligations, (E) [in] any fund in which a trustee may invest pursuant to section 36a-353, (F) investment agreements with financial institutions whose long-term obligations are LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-00694 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(A) Bonds or obligations of, or guaranteed by, the state or the United States, or agencies or instrumentalities of the United States, (B) certificates of deposit, commercial paper, savings accounts and bank acceptances, (C) the obligations of any state of the United States or any political subdivision thereof or the obligations of any instrumentality, authority or agency of any state or political subdivision thereof, if, at the time of investment, such obligations are rated in the top rating categories ofany nationally recognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, and applicable to such obligations, (D) the obligations of any regional school district in this state, of any municipality in this state or any metropolitan district in this state, if, at the time of investment, such obligations of such government entity are ratedinoneofthetoptworatingcategoriesofanynationallyrecognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, and applicable to such obligations, (E) [in] any fund in which a trustee may invest pursuant to section 36a-353, (F) investment agreements with financial institutions whose long-term obligations are ratedinthetoptworatingcategoriesofanynationallyrecognizedrating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking SB696 / File No.
696 ratedinthetoptworatingcategoriesofanynationallyrecognizedrating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner or whose short-term obligations are rated in the top rating category of any nationally recognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, or (G) investment agreements fully secured by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States or agencies or instrumentalities of the United States.
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75 Commissioner or whose short-term obligations are rated in the top rating category of any nationally recognized rating service or of any rating service recognized by the Banking Commissioner, or (G) investment agreements fully secured by obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States or agencies or instrumentalities of the United States.
(a) Each revision of the state plan of conservation and development shall be initiated by the secretary and shall be undertaken in accordance LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0065 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(a) Each revision of the state plan of conservation and development shall be initiated by the secretary and shall be undertaken in accordance with the process outlined in this chapter.
696 with the process outlined in this chapter.
Sec.7.Subdivision(8)ofsubsection(a)ofsection22a-92ofthegeneral SB696 / File No.
Sec.7.Subdivision(8)ofsubsection(a)ofsection22a-92ofthegeneral statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2021):
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(a)Allmajorstateplans,otherthanthestateplan [for]ofconservation anddevelopmentadoptedpursuanttopartIofchapter297,whichaffect the coastal area shall be consistent with the goals and policies stated in section 22a-92, as amended by this act, and existing state plans, other than the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall, on or before July 1, 1981, be revised, if necessary, to [insure] ensure consistency with this chapter.
(a)Allmajorstateplans,otherthanthestateplan[for]ofconservation anddevelopmentadoptedpursuanttopartIofchapter297,whichaffect the coastal area shall be consistent with the goals and policies stated in section 22a-92, as amended by this act, and existing state plans, other than the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, which affect the coastal area shall, on or before July 1, 1981, be revised, if necessary, to [insure] ensure consistency with this chapter.
(1) Design a unified planning program LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0066 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(1) Design a unified planning program and budget;
696 and budget;
(4) identify the data needs and develop a consistent format for submitting data to the council, applicable state agencies and regional councilsofgovernmentsforuseinplanningandpermitting;(5)consider the potential impact of climate change on the availability and abundance of water resources and the importance of climate resiliency;
(4) identify the data needs and develop a consistent format for SB696 / File No.
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75 submitting data to the council, applicable state agencies and regional councilsofgovernmentsforuseinplanningandpermitting;(5)consider the potential impact of climate change on the availability and abundance of water resources and the importance of climate resiliency;
(9)Notwithstandinganyprovisionofthissectionandthecostsharing formula established in section 22a-471-1 of the regulations of LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0067 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(9)Notwithstandinganyprovisionofthissectionandthecostsharing formula established in section 22a-471-1 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies,for any area ofamunicipality that isadjacent to a site listed on the State of Connecticut Superfund Priority List where a water line extension component to such project has been installed by a municipal or private water company, the minimum size water main SB696 / File No.
696 Connecticut state agencies,for any area ofamunicipality that isadjacent to a site listed on the State of Connecticut Superfund Priority List where a water line extension component to such project has been installed by a municipal or private water company, the minimum size water main required to address pollution may be upgraded in order to carry fire flow or address public water supply needs that are consistent with an adopted municipal plan of conservation and development and the municipality shall only be responsible to pay the incremental project cost, which may be funded by such water company, another person or available local, state or federal funds.
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75 required to address pollution may be upgraded in order to carry fire flow or address public water supply needs that are consistent with an adopted municipal plan of conservation and development and the municipality shall only be responsible to pay the incremental project cost, which may be funded by such water company, another person or available local, state or federal funds.
To the extent required by applicable federal law, the Department of Public Health LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-006968 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
To the extent required by applicable federal law, the Department of Public Health shall prepare any required intended use plan with respect to eligible drinking water projects;
696 shall prepare any required intended use plan with respect to eligible drinking water projects;
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The commissioner may LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0069 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
The commissioner may approve or approve with conditions such exemption if the commissioner determines that (A) the agency has shown that the activity or critical activity is in thepublic interest, will not injure persons or damage property in the area of such activity or critical activity, complies with the provisions of the National Flood Insurance Program, and, in the case of a loan or grant, the recipient of the loan or grant has been informed that increased flood insurance premiums may result SB696 / File No.
696 approve or approve with conditions such exemption if the commissioner determines that (A) the agency has shown that the activity or critical activity is in thepublic interest, will not injure persons or damage property in the area of such activity or critical activity, complies with the provisions of the National Flood Insurance Program, and, in the case of a loan or grant, the recipient of the loan or grant has been informed that increased flood insurance premiums may result from the activity or critical activity.
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(b) The assembly shall, from time to time, review, and may, after LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0010 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(b) The assembly shall, from time to time, review, and may, after publichearingofwhichatleastfifteen[days]days'noticehasbeengiven in a newspaper or newspapers having a circulation in the conservation zone, revise the standards established pursuant to special act 79-77, as amended by special act 81-1.
696 publichearingofwhichatleastfifteen[days]days'noticehasbeengiven in a newspaper or newspapers having a circulation in the conservation zone, revise the standards established pursuant to special act 79-77, as amended by special act 81-1.
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A copy of the proposed revisions shall be furnished at least fifteen days prior thereto to the conservation commission, zoning commission, the planning commission or combined planning and zoning commission of the municipalities to be affected thereby and shall be filed at least ten days prior to the hearing in the office of the town or city clerk of the municipalities affected thereby.
A copy of the proposed revisions shall be furnished at least fifteen days prior thereto to the conservation commission, zoning commission, the planning SB696 / File No.
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Such plans shall include plans of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8- 23, the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, water utility supply plans adopted pursuant to section 25-32d, coordinated water system plans adopted LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0011 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
Such plans shall include plans of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8- 23, the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, water utility supply plans adopted pursuant to section 25-32d, coordinated water system plans adopted pursuant to section 25-33h, municipal open space plans, the commissioner's fish and wildlife plans, and publicly-owned wastewater treatment facility plans.
696 pursuant to section 25-33h, municipal open space plans, the commissioner's fish and wildlife plans, and publicly-owned wastewater treatment facility plans.
If conflicts are identified, the river committee shall notify the applicable state, regional or municipal agencies and such agencies shall, within available resources, attempt with the river commission to resolve such conflicts.
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(3) Every regional plan of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8-35a, to the extent that it affects a designated river corridor, shall be consistent with the approved river corridor protection plan for such corridor and any regional plan of conservation and LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0012 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(3) Every regional plan of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8-35a, to the extent that it affects a designated river corridor, shall be consistent with the approved river corridor protection plan for such corridor and any regional plan of conservation and development which is inconsistent with such approved river corridor protection plan shall be modified accordingly.
696 development which is inconsistent with such approved river corridor protection plan shall be modified accordingly.
Such modifications shall be made in consultation with the commissioner.
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Subsection (e) of section 25-234 of the general statutes is repealedandthefollowing issubstituted inlieuthereof(EffectiveOctober 1, 2021):
Subsection (e) of section 25-234 of the general statutes is repealed andthefollowing issubstituted inlieuthereof(EffectiveOctober 1, 2021):
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Such federal, state, regional and municipal plans shall include plans of development adopted pursuant to section 8-23, the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, water utility supply plans submitted pursuant to section 25-32d, coordinated water system plans submitted pursuant to section 25-33h, planspreparedbyregionalplanningorganizations,asdefinedinsection 4-124i, and plans of publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities whose discharges may affect the subject river corridor.
696 Such federal, state, regional and municipal plans shall include plans of development adopted pursuant to section 8-23, the state plan [for] of conservation and development adopted pursuant to part I of chapter 297, water utility supply plans submitted pursuant to section 25-32d, coordinated water system plans submitted pursuant to section 25-33h, planspreparedbyregionalplanningorganizations,asdefinedinsection 4-124i, and plans of publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities whose discharges may affect the subject river corridor.
State and regional agencies shall, within available resources, assist the river commission in identifying such laws, plans, programs and proposed SB696 / File No.
State and regional agencies shall, within available resources, assist the river commission in identifying such laws, plans, programs and proposed activities.
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(2) If all the member municipalities of a river commission have amended their applicable laws and plans pursuant to subsection (b) of LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-0014 of 15 R01-SB.docx } Raised Bill No.
(2) If all the member municipalities of a river commission have amended their applicable laws and plans pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and if the commissioner finds that the state plan [for] of conservation and development is inconsistent with the subject river corridor management plan, he shall apply to the secretary for a revision pursuant to section 16a-32, as amended by this act.
696 this section and if the commissioner finds that the state plan [for] of conservation and development is inconsistent with the subject river corridor management plan, he shall apply to the secretary for a revision pursuant to section 16a-32, as amended by this act.
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14 October 1, 2021 25-102gg(b) Sec.
14 October 1, 2021 25-102gg(b) October 1, 2021 Sec.
15 October 1, 2021 25-201(17) Sec.
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20 October 1, 2021 25-236(e)(1) and (2) PD Joint Favorable LCO 2624 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2021SB-00696- 15 of 15 R01-SB.docx }
20 October 1, 2021 25-236(e)(1) and (2) PD Joint Favorable SB696 / File No.
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75 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation There is no fiscal impact resulting from the bill, which makes various technical changes to statutes related to planning and development.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
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75 OLR Bill Analysis SB 696 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
SUMMARY This bill makes minor changes to the laws governing a jobs creation tax credit (§ 4), the state water plan (§ 9), and discharge permits (§ 10) by expanding internal citations to the state plan of conservation and development.
It also makes several technical changes to the planning and development statutes, including adding the word “resiliency” to a reference to the recently established Climate Change and Coastal Resiliency Reserve Fund (§ 3).
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 1, 2021 COMMITTEE ACTION Planning and Development Committee Joint Favorable Yea 26 Nay 0 (03/02/2021) SB696 / File No.
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Action History

  1. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 558

  2. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  3. SENATE PASSED

  4. SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. A

  5. FILE NO. 75

  6. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 76

  7. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  8. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  9. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/21

  10. FILED WITH LCO

  11. Joint Favorable

  12. PUBLIC HEARING 0203

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and Development

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