SB 9 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL AND STATE PLANNING, AND THE USE OF NEONICOTINOIDS AND SECOND-GENERATION ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM;

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA;

WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM;

SOLAR DEVICES;

MAJOR APPLIANCES;

OTHER (D) A subsection entitled "Mechanical/Utility Systems" (i) Heating system problems? If YES, explain.

List Fuel Types.

(ii) Hot water heater Type:

Age:

Hot water problems? If YES, explain:

(iii) Is there an underground storage tank? If YES, give AGE of tank and LOCATION.

(iv) Are you aware of any problems with the underground storage tank? If YES, explain:

(v)Duringthetimeyouhaveownedtheproperty,hasthereeverbeen anundergroundstoragetanklocatedonthe property?IfYES,hasitbeen removed? If YES, what was the date of removal and what was the name and address of the person or business who removed such underground storage tank? Provide any and all written documentation of such removal within your control or possession by attaching a copy of such documentation to this form.

(vi) Air conditioning problems? If YES, explain:

Air conditioning Type:

Central;

Window;

Other (vii) Plumbing system problems? If YES, explain:

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9 (viii) Electrical System problems? If YES, explain:

(ix) Electronic security system problems? If YES, explain:

(x) Are there carbon monoxide or smoke detectors located in a dwelling on the property? If YES, state the NUMBER of such detectors and whether there have been problems with such detectors;

(xi) Fire sprinkler system problems? If YES, explain:

(E) A subsection entitled "Water System" (i) Domestic Water System Type:

Public;

Private Well;

Other (ii) If Public Water:

(I) Is there a separate expense/fee for water usage? If YES, is the expense/fee for water usage flat or metered? Give the AMOUNT and explain:

(II) Are there any UNPAID water charges? If YES, state the amount unpaid:

(iii) If Private Well:

Has the well water been tested for contaminants/volatile organic compounds? If YES, attach a copy of the report.

(iv) If Public Water or Private Well:

Are you aware of any problems with the well, or with the water quality, quantity, recovery, or pressure? If YES, explain:

(F) A subsection entitled "Sewage Disposal System" (i) Sewage Disposal System Type:

Public;

Septic;

Cesspool;

Other (ii) If Public Sewer:

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9 (I) Is there a separate charge made for sewer use? If YES, is it Flat or Metered? (II) If it is a Flat amount, state amount and due dates:

(III) Are there any UNPAID sewer charges? If any unpaid sewer charges, state the amount:

(iii) If Private:

(I) Name of service company (II) Date last pumped:

AND frequency:

(III) For any sewage system, are there problems? If YES, explain:

(G) A subsection entitled "Asbestos/Lead" (i) Are asbestos containing insulation or building materials present? If YES, location:

(ii) Is lead paint present? If YES, location:

(iii) Is lead plumbing present? If YES, location:

(H) A subsection entitled "Building/Structure/Improvements" (i) Is the foundation made of concrete? If NO, explain:

(ii) Foundation/Slab problems or settling? If YES, explain:

(iii) Basement Water Seepage/Dampness? If YES, explain Amount, Frequency and Location:

(iv) Sump pump problems? If YES, explain:

(v) Do you have any knowledge of any testing or inspection done by a licensed professional related to a foundation on the property? If YES, Public Act No.

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9 disclose the testing or inspection method, the areas or locations that were tested or inspected, the results of such testing or inspection and attach a copy of the report concerning such testing or inspection.

(vi) Do you have any knowledge of any repairs related to a foundation on the property? If YES, describe such repairs, disclose the areas repaired and attach a copy of the report concerning such repairs.

(vii)Do youhave anyknowledge relatedtothe presence ofpyrrhotite in a foundation on the property? If YES, explain:

(viii) Roof type;

Age? (ix) Roof leaks? If YES, explain:

(x) Exterior siding problems? If YES, explain:

(xi) Chimney, Fireplace, Wood or Coal Stove problems? If YES, explain:

(xii) Patio/deck problems? If YES, explain:

(xiii) If constructed of Wood, is the Wood Treated or Untreated? (xiv) Driveway problems? If YES, explain:

(xv) Water drainage problems? If YES, explain:

(xvi) Interior Floor, Wall and/or Ceiling problems? If YES, explain:

(xvii) Fire and/or Smoke damage? If YES, explain:

(xviii) Termite, Insect, Rodent or Pest Infestation problems? If YES, explain:

(xix) Rot or Water damage problems? If YES, explain:

(xx) Is house insulated? If YES, Type:

Location:

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9 (xxi) Has a test for Radon been performed? If YES, attach a copy of the report.

(xxii) Is there a Radon Control System in place? If YES, explain:

(xxiii) Has a Radon control system been in place in the previous 12 months? If YES, explain:

(I) A subsection entitled "Flood Risk Awareness" (i) Is the property located in a Federal Emergency Management Agency designated floodplain? If YES, which zone:

(ii) During the time that the seller has owned the property, has the seller received assistance or is the seller aware of any previous owners receiving assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Small Business Administration or any other federal or state disaster assistance program for flood damage to the property? (iii) Is there a current flood insurance policy in effect on the property? (iv)Isa FederalEmergency Management Agency elevationcertificate available? (v) Has the seller ever filed a claim for flood damage to the property? (vi) If there is a structure on the property, has the structure experienced any water penetration or damage due to seepage or a natural flood event? [(I)] (J) The Seller should attach additional pages to further explain any item(s) above.

Indicate here the number of additional pages attached:

[(J)] (K) Questions contained in subparagraphs (A) to [(I)] (J), inclusive, of this subdivision shall contain checkboxes indicating "yes", Public Act No.

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SectionSubdivision 20-327c(4) of subsection (d) of section 20-327b of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2025):

(a)(4) OnThe or after [January 1, 1996] July 1, 2026, every agreement to purchaseresidentialrealestate,forwhichawrittenresidentialcondition report is, or written residential condition reportsreport are,shall requiredcontain pursuantthe tofollowing sectionin 20-327b, or a floodseparate disclosure notice is required pursuant to section 3immediately ofbelow this act, shall include a requirement that the sellerseller's creditcertification: the LCO 3 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9IMPORTANT purchaserINFORMATION with(A) theRESPONSIBILITIES sumOF ofREAL fiveESTATE hundredBROKERS dollarsThis atreport closingin shouldno theway sellerrelieves faila toreal furnishestate thebroker writtenof residentialthe conditionbroker's reportobligation orunder reportsasthe requiredprovisions byof sectionssection 20-327b20-328-5a toof 20-327e, inclusive, or the floodRegulations disclosureof reportConnecticut requiredState byAgencies sectionto 3disclose ofany thismaterial act.facts.

(b)Failure No seller who credits a purchaser pursuant to subsectiondo (a)so ofcould thisresult sectionin shall,punitive byaction reasontaken ofagainst such credit, be excused from disclosing to the purchaserbroker, anysuch defectas infines, thesuspension residentialor realrevocation estateof iflicense. such defect:

(1)(B) IsSTATEMENTS subjectNOT toTO disclosureCONSTITUTE pursuantA toWARRANTY sectionAny 20-327brepresentations ormade sectionby 3the ofseller thison act;the written residential condition report shall not constitute a warranty to the buyer.

(2)(C) IsNATURE withinOF theREPORT seller'sThis actualResidential knowledgeProperty Condition Report is not a substitute for inspections, tests and other methods of suchdetermining residentialthe realphysical estate;condition of property.

and(D) (3)INFORMATION SignificantlyON impairsTHE (A)RESIDENCE OF CONVICTED FELONS Information concerning the valueresidence address of sucha residentialperson realconvicted estate,of (B)thehealtha orcrime safetyoffuturemay occupantsofsuchresidentialrealestate,be oravailable (C)from thelaw usefulenforcement lifeagencies ofor suchthe residentialPublic realAct estate.No.

(c)25-33 A9 purchaserof may,58 withoutSubstitute limitingSenate anyBill otherNo. remedies available to the purchaser, bring a civil action in the judicial district in which the residential real estate is located to recover actual damages from a seller who fails to disclose to such purchaser any defect described in subsection (b) of this section.

9 Department of Public Safety.

(E) BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY Prospective buyers should consult with the municipal building official in the municipality in which the property is located to confirm that building permits and certificates of occupancy have been issued for work on the property.

(F) HOME INSPECTION Buyers should have the property inspected by a licensed home inspector.

(G) CONCRETE FOUNDATION Prospective buyers may have a concrete foundation inspected by a licensed professional engineer who is a structural engineer for deterioration of the foundation due to the presence of pyrrhotite.

(H) DAM Information concerning the registration and categorization of a dam on the property may be obtained from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

(I) FLOOD INSURANCE, FLOOD MAPS AND FLOOD RISK Federal law requires owners to obtain and maintain flood insurance for properties financed with a federally regulated or insured mortgage in a Special Flood Hazard Area, also known as a high-risk zone on FEMA's flood insurance rate maps.

In addition, for properties that have previously received federal disaster assistance, owners are required to obtain and maintain flood insurance as a condition to be eligible for future assistance.

This requirement affixes to the property and applies to all future owners.

FEMA flood maps are not designed, nor intended Public Act No.

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9 to be, a reliable tool for buyers to assess a property's flood risk.

A property does not have to be near water or in a flood zone to flood.

For additional information on obtaining important flood insurance, contact an insurance professional.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) A landlord shall provide each tenantthatleasesrealpropertyfromthelandlordwithaflooddisclosure notice as prescribed by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.

The notice required by thissectionshallbeprovidedforrentalagreementsexecutedorrenewed on or after July 1, 2026, and shall be provided to the tenant prior to the execution or renewal of the rental agreement.

(b) On or before June 15, 2026, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, in consultation with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Insurance Department, the Department of Housing, industry representatives and housing LCO 4 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9 advocacy organizations, shall develop a flood disclosure notice with respect to the rental of real property, to be prepared in a format prescribed by the commissioner.

Such notice shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information for the leased premises:

(1) Whether the leased premises are located in a Federal Emergency Management Agency designated floodplain;

(2) whether the leased premises are located in whole or in part in the Special Flood Hazard Area according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current flood insurance rate maps for the area;

(3) whether the leased premises are located in whole or in part in a moderate risk flood hazard area;

(4) whether the leased premises are subject to any requirement under federal law to obtain and maintain flood insurance on the property;

(5) whether the landlord, or any tenant of the landlord with respect to the leased premises, has received assistance, or is aware of any previous owners or tenants receiving assistance, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Small Business Administration or any other federal or state disaster assistance for flood damagetotheleasedpremises;(6)whetherthereisaFederalEmergency Management Agency elevation certificate available;

(7) whether the landlord, or any tenant of the landlord with respect to the leased premises, has ever filed a claim for flood damage to the property with any insurer, including the National Flood Insurance Program;

(8) whether the leased premises have experienced any flood damage, water seepageorpooledwaterduetoafloodeventand,ifso,howmanytimes;

(9) whether the landlord has actual knowledge that the leased premises containing the rental premises has been subjected to flooding;

and (10) any other information required by the commissioner.

(c) Every rental agreement for residential property in this state shall contain the following notice to tenants:

"Flood insurance may be available to renters through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program to cover your personal property and contents in the event of a flood.

A standard renter's insurance policy does not typically cover flood damage.

You are encouraged to examine your policy to determine whether you are covered." LCO 5 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9 (d) For purposes of this section, "leased premises" means any portion of the property to which the tenant is granted access pursuant to the rental agreement, including, but not limited to, common areas and parking areas.

Sec.

6.

Gardening,Public grazingAct andNo. the harvesting of crops shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

Notwithstanding25-33 the11 provisions of this58 subsection, shoreline flood and erosion control structures as defined in LCO 6 of 52 Substitute Senate Bill No.

9 subsectionGardening, (c)grazing ofand thisthe sectionharvesting shallof notcrops shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, shoreline flood and erosion control structures as defined in subsection (c) of this section shall not be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

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8.7.

(NEW) (Effective from passage) For projects that have not begun construction by December 1, 2025, no state entity shall use state funds, from any source, and no recipient of state funds or a federal grant or loan provided through a state agency shall use any such money, from any source, to directly subsidize the construction of any new residential structure or reconstruction of a residential structure that increases the finished habitable living space within a residential structure when such structure is located within the floodway or within the coastal high hazard areas, including Coastal AE, VE and V zones, and Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) areas, as defined by the Federal LCO 7 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9 Emergency Management Agency or on repetitive-loss properties, provided such prohibition shall not preclude reconstruction of any existing residential structure for the sole purpose of bringing the structure into Federal Emergency Management Agency compliance or work performed on an area of property that is outside of the floodway or the coastal high hazard areas, including Coastal AE, VE and V zones, and Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA) areas, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Sec.

9.

(a) (1) On and after October 1, 2019, in the preparation of any municipalPublic evacuationplanAct orNo. hazard mitigation plan, such municipality shall consider the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(2)25-33 On12 and after October 1, 2025, any such municipal evacuation or hazard mitigation plan shall identify and address (A) threats to surface transportation, critical infrastructure and local land uses as a result of such58 seaSubstitute levelSenate change,Bill andNo. (B) actions, strategies and capital projects to avoid or reduce the impacts and risks resulting from climate change, including, but not limited to, increased precipitation, flooding, sea level rise and extreme heat.

9 municipal evacuationplan or hazard mitigation plan, such municipality shall consider the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(2) On and after October 1, 2027, any such municipal evacuation or hazard mitigation plan shall identify and address (A) threats to surface transportation, critical infrastructure and local land uses as a result of such sea level change, and (B) actions, strategies and capital projects to avoid or reduce the impacts and risks resulting from climate change, including, but not limited to, increased precipitation, flooding, sea level rise and extreme heat.

10.8.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) On or before OctoberMay 1, 2026,2028, and annually thereafter, each municipality shall submit a geospatial LCOdatafile 8of each culvert and bridge within the control and boundaries of 52such Substitutemunicipality Billto No.the regional council of governments of which it is a member in a form and manner prescribed by the Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with the Departments of Transportation and Energy and Environmental Protection.

9Such geospatial data fileshall ofbe eachproduced culvert and bridgeprovided withinin the controlplane andcoordinate boundariessystem, ofas suchdescribed municipalityinsection13a-255 toofthegeneralstatutes.Suchdatafileshallinclude, thebut regionalneed councilnot ofbe governmentslimited ofto, whichgeospatial itdata ispertaining ato membereach inculvert a form and mannerbridge,thelocationalcoordinatesofeachculvertandbridge,theageand prescribeddimensions byof theeach Officeculvert ofand Policybridge and Management,any inadditional consultationinformation withdeemed necessary by the DepartmentsOffice of TransportationPolicy and EnergyManagement, andin EnvironmentalPublic Protection.Act No.

Such25-33 geospatial13 data shall be produced and provided in the plane coordinate system, as described insection13a-255 ofthegeneralstatutes.Suchdatafileshallinclude, but need not be limited to, geospatial data pertaining to each culvert and bridge,thelocationalcoordinatesofeachculvertandbridge,theageand dimensions of each58 culvertSubstitute andSenate bridgeBill andNo. any additional information deemed necessary by the Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with the Departments of Transportation and Energy and Environmental Protection.

On9 orconsultation beforewith Decemberthe 1,Departments 2026,of Transportation and annuallyEnergy thereafter,and eachEnvironmental regionalProtection. council of governments shall:

On or before July 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, each regional council of governments shall:

11.9.

Upon the approval of any such expenditure, an appropriation shall be set up, plainly designated for the project, acquisition, revaluation or LCOplan 9of conservation and development for which it has been authorized, and such unexpended appropriation may be continued until such project, acquisition, revaluation or plan of 52conservation Substituteand Billdevelopment No.is completed.

9 plan of conservation and development for which it has been authorized, and such unexpended appropriation may be continued until such project, acquisition, revaluation or plan of conservation and development is completed.

12.10.

Subsection (a) of section 13a-175a of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2025):Public Act No.

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13.11.

(1) The community development action plan of the municipality, if any, (2) the need for affordable housing, (3) LCOthe 10need for protection of 52existing Substituteand Billpotential public surface and ground drinking water supplies, (4) the use of cluster development and other development patterns to the extent consistent with soil types, terrain and infrastructure capacity within the municipality, (5) the state planofconservationanddevelopment adoptedpursuant to chapter297, (6) the regional plan of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8-35a, as amended by this act, (7) physical, social, Public Act No.

925-33 the15 need for protection of existing58 andSubstitute potentialSenate publicBill surfaceNo. and ground drinking water supplies, (4) the use of cluster development and other development patterns to the extent consistent with soil types, terrain and infrastructure capacity within the municipality, (5) the state planofconservationanddevelopment adoptedpursuant to chapter297, (6) the regional plan of conservation and development adopted pursuant to section 8-35a, as amended by this act, (7) physical, social, economic and governmental conditions and trends, (8) the needs of the municipality including, but not limited to, human resources, education, health, housing, recreation, social services, public utilities, public protection, transportation and circulation and cultural and interpersonal communications, (9) the objectives of energy-efficient patterns of development, the use of solar and other renewable forms of energy and energy conservation, (10) protection and preservation of agriculture, (11) the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of section 25-68o, [and] (12) the need for technology infrastructure inthemunicipality,and(13) for any such plan adopted on or after October 1, 2026, the most recent hazard and climate projections established by federal and state authorities, including, but not limited to, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and The University of Connecticut.

(e)9 (1)economic [Such]and Anygovernmental suchconditions planand oftrends, conservation(8) andthe developmentneeds adoptedof priorthe tomunicipality Octoberincluding, 1,but 2026,not shalllimited (A)to, behuman aresources, statementeducation, ofhealth, policies,housing, goalsrecreation, andsocial standardsservices, forpublic theutilities, physicalpublic andprotection, economictransportation developmentand ofcirculation theand municipality,cultural (B)and provideinterpersonal forcommunications, a(9) systemthe objectives of principalenergy-efficient thoroughfares,patterns parkways,of bridges,development, streets,the sidewalks,use multipurposeof trailssolar and other publicrenewable waysforms asof appropriate,energy (C)and beenergy designedconservation, to(10) promote,protection withand thepreservation greatestof efficiencyagriculture, and(11) economy, the coordinatedmost developmentrecent ofsea thelevel municipalitychange andscenario theupdated generalpursuant welfareto andsubsection prosperity(b) of itssection people25-68o, and[and] identify(12) areasthe whereneed itfor istechnology feasibleinfrastructure andinthemunicipality,and(13) prudentfor (i)any tosuch haveplan compact,adopted transiton accessible,or pedestrian-orientedafter mixedOctober use1, development2027, patternsthe andmost landrecent reuse,hazard and (ii)climate toprojections promoteestablished suchby developmentfederal patterns and landstate reuse,authorities, (D)including, recommendbut not limited to, the mostNational desirableOceanic useand ofAtmospheric landAdministration, withinthe Federal Emergency Management Agency, the LCOUnited 11States ofEnvironmental 52Protection SubstituteAgency Billand No.The University of Connecticut.

9(e) (1) [Such] Any such plan of conservation and development adopted prior to October 1, 2027, shall (A) be a statement of policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of the municipality, (B) provide for a system of principal thoroughfares, parkways, bridges, streets, sidewalks, multipurpose trails and other public ways as appropriate, (C) be designed to promote, with the greatest efficiency and economy, the coordinated development of the municipality and the general welfare and prosperity of its people and identify areas where it is feasible and prudent (i) to have compact, transit accessible, pedestrian-oriented mixed use development patterns and land reuse, and (ii) to promote such development patterns and land reuse, (D) recommend the most desirable use of land within the municipality for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, conservation, agricultural and other purposes and include a map showing such proposed land uses, (E) recommend the most desirable density of population in the several parts of the municipality, (F) note any inconsistencies with the following growth management principles:

(i)Public RedevelopmentAct andNo. revitalization of commercial centers and areas of mixed land uses with existing or planned physical infrastructure;

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9 (i) Redevelopment and revitalization of commercial centers and areas of mixed land uses with existing or planned physical infrastructure;

(ii) allow accessory apartments for persons with a disability or persons sixty years of age or older, or their LCOcaregivers, 12in all residential zones, subject to municipal zoning regulations concerning design and long-term use of 52the Substituteprincipal Billproperty No.after it is no longer in use by such persons;

9 caregivers, in all residential zones, subject to municipal zoning regulations concerning design and long-term(iii) useexpand of the principalPublic propertyAct afterNo. it is no longer in use by such persons;

and25-33 (iii)17 expand the definition of "family"58 inSubstitute single-familySenate zonesBill toNo. allow for accessory apartments for persons sixty years of age or older, persons with a disability or their caregivers.

9 definition of "family" in single-family zones to allow for accessory apartments for persons sixty years of age or older, persons with a disability or their caregivers.

(2) Any such plan of conservation and development adopted on or after October 1, 2026,2027, shall (A) be a statement of policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of the municipality;

(D) (i) include a climate change vulnerability assessment, based on information from sourcesconsiderations described in sectionsubsection 13(d) of this act,section, which shall consist of an assessment of existing and anticipated threatsthreatstoandvulnerabilitiesofthemunicipalitythatareassociatedwith tonaturaldisasters, andhazardsandclimate vulnerabilities of the municipality that are associated with natural disasters, hazards and climate change, including, but notnotlimited limited to, increased temperatures, drought, flooding, wildfire, storm damage andandsea sea level rise, andsaltwater theintrusionandtheimpactssuchdisastersand impacts such disasters and hazards may have on individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, economic development, public infrastructure and facilities, public health, safety and welfare, (ii) identify goals, policies and techniques to avoid or reduce such threats, vulnerabilities and impacts, and (iii) include a statement describing any consistencies and inconsistencies identified between such assessment and any existing or proposed municipal natural hazard mitigation plan, floodplain management plan, comprehensive emergency operations plan, emergency response plan, LCOpost-disaster 13recovery ofplan, 52long-range SubstitutePublic BillAct No.

925-33 post-disaster18 recovery plan, long-range transportation plan or capital improvement plan in the municipality, and identify and recommend, where necessary, the integration of data58 fromSubstitute suchSenate assessmentBill intoNo. any such plans and any actions necessary to achieve consistency and coordination between such assessment and any such plans;

9 transportation plan or capital improvement plan in the municipality, and identify and recommend, where necessary, the integration of data from such assessment into any such plans and any actions necessary to achieve consistency and coordinationbetween such assessment and any such plans;

(F) recommendthemostdesirabledensityofpopulationintheseveralpartsrecommend the most desirable density of population in the several parts of the municipality;

(ii) expansionexpansionofhousing ofopportunitiesanddesignchoicesto housing opportunities and design choices to accommodate a variety of household types and needs;

(I) promote housing choice and economic diversity in housing, including housing for both low and moderate income households, and encourage the development of housing which will meetPublic theAct housing needs identified in the state's consolidated plan for housing and community development prepared pursuant to section 8- LCO 14 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

925-33 37t19 and in the housing component and the other components of the58 stateSubstitute planSenate ofBill conservationNo. and development prepared pursuant to chapter 297;

9 meet the housing needs identified in the state's consolidated plan for housing and community development prepared pursuant to section 8- 37t and in the housing component and the other components of the state plan of conservation and development prepared pursuant to chapter 297;

The commission or any special committee may utilize information and data from any natural hazard mitigation plan, floodplain management plan, comprehensive emergency operations plan, emergency response plan, post-disaster recovery plan, long-range transportation plan, climate vulnerability assessmentPublic orAct resilience plan in the preparation of such plan of conservation and development, including a document coordinated by the applicable regional council of governments, provided such information and data shall not be incorporated by reference, but LCO 15 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

925-33 summarized20 andof applied58 inSubstitute suchSenate planBill toNo. the specific policies, goals and standards of the subject municipality.

[(2)](3)ForanymunicipalitythatiscontiguoustoLongIslandSound,9 suchassessment or resilience plan shallin bethe (A)preparation consistentof withsuch theplan municipalof coastalconservation programand requirementsdevelopment, ofincluding sectionsa 22a-101document tocoordinated 22a-104,by inclusive,the (B)applicable maderegional withcouncil reasonableof considerationforgovernments, restorationandprotectionoftheecosystemprovided such information and habitatdata ofshall Longnot Islandbe Sound,incorporated by reference, but summarized and (C)applied designedin tosuch reduceplan hypoxia,to pathogens,the toxicspecific contaminantspolicies, goals and floatablestandards debrisof inthe Longsubject Islandmunicipality. Sound.

(f)[(2)](3)ForanymunicipalitythatiscontiguoustoLongIslandSound, Suchsuch plan mayshall showbe the(A) commission'sconsistent andwith any special committee's recommendation for (1) conservation and preservation of traprock andotherridgelines,(2)airports,parks,playgroundsandother public grounds, (3) the generalmunicipal location,coastal relocationprogram andrequirements improvement of schoolssections and22a-101 otherto public22a-104, buildings,inclusive, (4) the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, light, power, transit and other purposes, (5) the extent and locationofpublichousing projects,(6) programsfor theimplementation of the plan, including (A) a schedule, (B) amade budget for public capital projects, (C) a program for enactment and enforcement of zoning and subdivision controls, building and housing codes and safety regulations, (D) plans for implementation of affordable housing, (E) plans for open space acquisition and greenways protection and development, and (F) plans for corridor management areas along limited access highways or rail lines, designated under section 16a-27, as amended by this act, (7) proposed priority funding areas, (8) a land use program that will promote the reduction and avoidance of risks associated with naturalreasonable disasters,considerationfor hazardsrestorationandprotection andoftheecosystem climate change, including,butnotlimitedto,increasedtemperatures,drought,flooding, wildfire, hurricanes and seahabitat level rise, (9) a program for the transfer of developmentLong rights,whichestablishescriteriaforIsland sendingSound, and receiving(C) sitesandtechnicaldetailsfordesigned theprogramconsistentto withtheprovisionsreduce ofhypoxia, sectionpathogens, 8-2e,toxic ascontaminants amended by this act, (10) identification of resiliency improvement districts, as defined in section 23 of this act, and [(8)]floatable (11)debris any other recommendations as will, in theLong commission'sIsland orSound. any special LCO 16 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9(f) Such plan may show the commission's and any special committee's judgment,recommendation befor beneficial(1) toconservation and preservation of traprock andotherridgelines,(2)airports,parks,playgroundsandother public grounds, (3) the municipality.general location, relocation and improvement of schools and other public buildings, (4) the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, light, power, transit and other purposes, (5) the extent and locationofpublichousing projects,(6) programsfor theimplementation of the plan, including (A) a schedule, (B) a budget for public capital projects, (C) a program for enactment and enforcement of zoning and subdivision controls, building and housing codes and safety regulations, (D) plans for implementation of affordable housing, (E) plans for open space acquisition and greenways protection and development, and (F) plans for corridor management areas along limited access highways or rail lines, designated under section 16a-27, as amended by this act, (7) proposed priority funding areas, (8) a land use program that will promote the reduction and avoidance of risks associated with natural disasters, hazards and climate change, Public Act No.

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9 including,butnotlimitedto,increasedtemperatures,drought,flooding, wildfire, hurricanes, saltwater intrusion and sea level rise, (9) a program for the transfer of development rights, which establishes criteria for sending and receiving sites and technical details for the program consistent with the provisions of section 8-2e, as amended by this act, (10) identification of resiliency improvement districts, as defined in section 23 of this act, and [(8)] (11) any other recommendations as will, in the commission's or any special committee's judgment, be beneficial to the municipality.

Sec.14.Subsection(i)ofsection8-23ofthegeneralstatutesisrepealedSec.12.Subsection(i)ofsection8-23ofthegeneralstatutesisrepealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective JulyJanuary 1, 2025):2026):

(4)Public NotAct moreNo. than thirty days after adoption, any plan or part thereof or amendment thereto shall be posted on the Internet web site of the municipality, if any, and shall be filed in the office of the town clerk, except that, if it is a district plan or amendment, it shall be filed in the offices of both the district and town clerks.

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9 (4) Not more than thirty days after adoption, any plan or part thereof or amendment thereto shall be posted on the Internet web site of the municipality, if any, and shall be filed in the office of the town clerk, except that, if it is a district plan or amendment, it shall be filed in the offices of both the district and town clerks.

LCOThe 17commission shall include with such copy a description of 52any Substitute[inconsistency] Billinconsistencies No.between the plan adopted by the commission and the regional plan of conservation and development applicable to the municipality and the state plan of conservation and development and the reasons [therefor] for any such inconsistencies.

9 The commission shall include with such copy a description of any [inconsistency] inconsistencies between the plan adopted by the commission and the regional plan of conservation and development applicable to the municipality and the state plan of conservation and development and the reasons [therefor] for any such inconsistencies.

15.13.

Such plan may encourage resilient and energy-efficient patterns of development, land use strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change,Public theAct useNo. of solar and other renewable forms of energy, and energy conservation.

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9 change, the use of solar and other renewable forms of energy, and energy conservation.

(C) concentration of development around LCOtransportation 18nodes and along major transportation corridors to support the viability of 52transportation Substituteoptions Billand No.land reuse;

9 transportation nodes and along major transportation corridors to support the viability of transportation options and land reuse;

For plans adopted on or after October 1, 2025, such plan shall (i) demonstrate consistency with the regional long-range transportation plan and the regional summary of the hazard mitigation plan in the case of a multijurisdictionmultijurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and (ii) identify critical facilities in the region and include geospatial data relative to such facilities.

Such geospatial information shall indicate location, address and general function of the infrastructure.critical facility.

(b) Before adopting the regional plan of conservation and development or any part thereof or amendment thereto the regional council of governments shall hold at least one public hearing thereon, noticePublic ofAct theNo. time, place and subject of which shall be given in writing to the chief executive officer and planning commission, where one exists, of each member town, city or borough.

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9 notice of the time, place and subject of which shall be given in writing to the chief executive officer and planning commission, where one exists, of each member town, city or borough.

By October 1, 2011, the secretary shall establish, by regulations adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, criteria for such findings which shall include procedures for a uniform review of regional plans of conservation and development to determine if a proposed regional plan of conservation and development is not LCOinconsistent 19with the state plan of 52conservation Substituteand Billdevelopment No.and the state economic strategic plan.

9 inconsistent with the state plan of conservation and development and the state economic strategic plan.

The regional council of governments shall notify the Secretary of the Office of Policy and ManagementPublic ofAct anyNo. inconsistency with the state plan of conservation and development and the reasons therefor.

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9 Management of any inconsistency with the state plan of conservation and development and the reasons therefor.

16.14.

(h) (1) Any revision made after October 1, 2019, and until the adoption of the state plan of conservation and development for 2025 to 2030, shall [(1)] (A) take into consideration risks associated with increased coastal flooding and erosion, depending ononsite site topography, as anticipated in the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection(b)ofsection25-68o,subsection [(2)](B)identify(b) theimpactsof section 25-68o, [(2)] (B) identify the impacts of such increased flooding and erosion on infrastructure and natural resources, [(3)] (C) make recommendations for the siting of future infrastructure and property development to minimize the use of areas prone to such flooding and erosion, and [(4)] (D) take into consideration the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals established pursuant to LCOsection 2022a-200a. of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9 section 22a-200a.

Sec.Public Act No.

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9 Sec.

15.

18.16.

Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8-2 of the general statutes are repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2025):2027):

(1) Be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and in LCOconsideration 21of the plan of 52conservation Substituteand Billdevelopment No.adopted under section 8-23, as amended by this act;

9 consideration of the plan of conservation and development adopted under section 8-23, as amended by this act;

(3)Public BeAct draftedNo. with reasonable consideration as to the physical site characteristics of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout a municipality;

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9 (3) Be drafted with reasonable consideration as to the physical site characteristics of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout a municipality;

LCO(7) 22Be made with reasonable consideration for the impact of 52such Substituteregulations Billon No.agriculture, as defined in subsection (q) of section 1-1;

9 (7) Be made with reasonable consideration for the impact of such regulations on agriculture, as defined in subsection (q) of section 1-1;

(B) be designed to reduce hypoxia, pathogens,Public toxicAct contaminantsNo. and floatable debris on Long Island Sound;

and25-33 (C)28 provideof that58 suchSubstitute municipality'sSenate zoningBill commissionNo. consider the environmental impact on Long Island Sound coastal resources,asdefined insection22a-93,ofany proposalfordevelopment;

9 pathogens, toxic contaminants and floatable debris on Long Island Sound;

and (C) provide that such municipality's zoning commission consider the environmental impact on Long Island Sound coastal resources,asdefined insection22a-93,ofany proposalfor development;

(B) the use of distributed generation or freestanding solar, wind and LCOother 23renewable forms of 52energy; Substitute Bill No.

9 other renewable forms of energy;

and (E) flood-risk reductionPublic buildingAct methods;No.

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9 reduction building methods;

[and] (10) In any municipality where a traprock ridge or an amphibolite LCOridge 24is oflocated, 52(A) Substituteprovide Billfor No.development restrictions in ridgeline setback areas;

9 ridge is located, (A) provide for development restrictions in ridgeline setback areas;

and (11)Public ProvideAct forNo. sending and receiving sites in conjunction with any transfer of development rights program established pursuant to section 8-2e, as amended by this act.

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9 (11) Provide for sending and receiving sites in conjunction with any transfer of development rights program established pursuant to section 8-2e, as amended by this act.

19.17.

(3) "As of right" or "as-of-right" means able to be approved in accordance with the terms of a zoning regulation or regulations and without requiring that a public hearing be held, a variance, special permit or special exception be granted or some other discretionary LCOzoning 25action ofbe 52taken, Substituteother Billthan No.a determination that a site plan is in conformance with applicable zoning regulations;

9 zoning action be taken, other than a determination that a site plan is in conformance with applicable zoning regulations;

(5)Public "LiveAct workNo. unit" means a building or a space within a building used for both commercial and residential purposes by an individual residing within such building or space;

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9 (5) "Live work unit" means a building or a space within a building used for both commercial and residential purposes by an individual residing within such building or space;

20.18.

(a) Any two or more municipalities which have adopted the provisionsofthischapter or chapter 125aorwhichare exercising zoning power pursuant to any special act may, with the approval of the legislative body of each municipality, execute an agreement providing LCOfor 26a system of 52development Substituterights Billand No.the transfer of development rights across the boundaries of the municipalities which are parties to the agreement.

9Such for a system ofshall developmentbe rightsimplemented andin thea transfermanner ofapproved developmentby rights across the boundarieslegislative body of theeach municipalitiesmunicipality whichand areby partiesthe toPublic theAct agreement.No.

Such25-33 system32 shall be implemented in a manner approved by the legislative body of each58 municipalitySubstitute andSenate byBill theNo. commission or other body which adopts zoning regulations of each municipality.

9 commission or other body which adopts zoning regulations of each municipality.

Each such interlocal agreement shall (1) identify thepotential sending and receiving site,sites, (2) include the local legislation governing development rights that has been adopted or is intended to be adopted by the municipality or municipalities in which the receiving site is located, (3) describe procedures for the termination of the transfer of development rights bank, and (4) describe the conversion ratio to be used in the receiving site, which may express the extent of additional development rights in any combination of units, floor area, height or other applicable development standards that may be modified by the municipality to provide incentives for the purchase of development rights.

(c) Each receiving site identified pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall (1) be eligible for connection with a public water system, (2) be located not more than one-half mile from public transportation facilities, as defined in section 13b-79kk, (3) not be located within the boundaries of core forest, as defined in section 16a-3k, (4) not be located within the boundaries of any area impacted by the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of section 25-68o, and (5) be located above the five-hundred-yearone-hundred-year flood elevation.

(d) Eligible sending sites may include, but need not be limited to, (1) core forest, as defined in section 16a-3k, (2) land classified as farm land in accordance with section 12-107c, (3) agricultural land, as defined in section 22-3, (4) areas identified as containing habitat for endangered or threatened species pursuant to (A) federal law, (B) section 26-306 or 26- LCO308, 27or of(C)awrittendeterminationoftheUnitedStatesFishandWildlife 52Service Substituteor Billa state and federally recognized tribe that such area is Public Act No.

925-33 308,33 or (C)awrittendeterminationoftheUnitedStatesFishandWildlife Service or a state and federally recognized tribe that such area is appropriate for the preservation of endangered58 orSubstitute threatenedSenate speciesBill habitat,No. and (5) areas within the boundaries of any area impacted by the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of section 25-68o, or a floodplain, as defined in section 25-68i.

9 appropriate for the preservation of endangered or threatened species habitat, and (5) areas within the boundaries of any area impacted by the most recent sea level change scenario updated pursuant to subsection (b) of section 25-68o, or a floodplain, as defined in section 25-68i.

21.19.

22.20.

(b) Not later than December 31, 2028, and every ten years thereafter, the Departments of Public Health and Energy and Environmental Protection shall each review and revise their permitting processes for sewage disposal systems, and any attendant regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, to incorporate the most concurrent projections on precipitation, flooding, sea level rise LCOPublic 28Act of 52 Substitute Bill No.

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23.21.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) As used in this section and sections 2422 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(6)"Financialplan" meansastatement oftheproject costsandsources ofPublic revenueAct requiredNo. to accomplish the district master plan.

(7)25-33 "Increased35 assessed value" means the valuation amount by which LCO 29 of 5258 Substitute Senate Bill No.

9 the current assessed value of arevenue resiliencyrequired improvementto districtaccomplish exceeds the originaldistrict assessedmaster valueplan. of the resiliency improvement district.

(7) "Increased assessed value" means the valuation amount by which the current assessed value of a resiliency improvement district exceeds the original assessed value of the resiliency improvement district.

(13)Public "ProjectAct costs"No. means any expenditures or monetary obligations incurred or expected to be incurred that are authorized by section 28 of this act and included in a district master plan.

(14)"Resilience"25-33 hasthe36 same meaning as providedinsection16-243y LCO 30 of 5258 Substitute Senate Bill No.

9 (13) "Project costs" means any expenditures or monetary obligations incurred or expected to be incurred that are authorized by section 28 of thethis generalact statutes.and included in a district master plan.

(14)"Resilience" hasthe same meaning as providedinsection16-243y of the general statutes.

(17)Public "ResiliencyAct improvementNo. district" means an area wholly within the corporate limits of one or more municipalities that has been established and designated as such pursuant to section 24 of this act and that is to be developed in accordance with a district master plan.

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9 (17) "Resiliency improvement district" means an area wholly within the corporate limits of one or more municipalities that has been established and designated as such pursuant to section 22 of this act and that is to be developed in accordance with a district master plan.

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922. Sec.

24.(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) Any municipality may, by vote of its legislative body, establish a resiliency improvement district located wholly within the boundaries of such municipality in accordance with the requirements of this section and sections 23 to 30, inclusive, of this act.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) Any municipality may, by vote of its legislative body, establish a resiliency improvement district located wholly within the boundaries of such municipality in accordance with the requirements of this section and sections 25 to 32, inclusive, of this act.

Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the establishment of a resiliency improvement district approved by such municipality shall be effective upon the concurrent approval of such district and the adoption of a district master plan pursuant to section 2624 of this act.

(b) Within a resiliency improvement district, and consistent with the district master plan, the municipality, in addition to powers granted to such municipality under theConstitutionofthestate ofConnecticut, the general statutes, the provisions of any special act or sections 2523 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act, shall have the following powers:

(2) To execute and deliver contracts, agreements and other documents relating to the operation and maintenance of the resiliency improvementPublic district;Act No.

(3)25-33 To38 issue bonds and other obligations of the58 municipalitySubstitute inSenate accordanceBill withNo. the provisions set forth in section 30 of this act;

9 improvement district;

(3) To issue bonds and other obligations of the municipality in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 28 of this act;

and (B) the agreed assessment for such real property plus future LCOimprovements 32shall not be less than the assessment of 52the Substitutereal Billproperty No.as of the last regular assessment date without such future improvements.

9 improvements shall not be less than the assessment of the real property as of the last regular assessment date without such future improvements.

and (6) Upon such terms as the municipality determines, to furnish services or facilities, provide property, lend, grant or contribute funds andtake any other actionsuchmunicipality is authorizedto performfor anyPublic otherAct purposes.No.

(c)25-33 The39 resiliency improvement district may be dissolved or the boundaries of such58 districtSubstitute maySenate beBill modifiedNo. upon the vote of the legislative body of the municipality, except that the resiliency improvement district may not be dissolved nor may the boundaries of the resiliency improvement district be decreased if any bonds or other indebtedness authorized and issued by the municipality under sections 25 to 32, inclusive, of this act remain outstanding.

9 any other purposes.

(c) The resiliency improvement district may be dissolved or the boundaries of such district may be modified upon the vote of the legislative body of the municipality, except that the resiliency improvement district may not be dissolved nor may the boundaries of the resiliency improvement district be decreased if any bonds or other indebtedness authorized and issued by the municipality under sections to 30, inclusive, of this act remain outstanding.

LCO(d) 33Two or more contiguous municipalities may enter into an interlocal agreement in accordance with sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive, of 52the Substitutegeneral Billstatutes, No.to establish a joint resiliency improvement district and adopt a district master plan for a district that consists of contiguous properties partially located in each such municipality.

9 (d) Two or more contiguous municipalities may enter into an interlocal agreement in accordance with sections 7-339a to 7-339l, inclusive, of the general statutes, to establish a joint resiliency improvement district and adopt a district master plan for a district that consists of contiguous properties partially located in each such municipality.

(e) The interlocal agreement under which two or more contiguous municipalities establish a joint resiliency improvement district shall apportion any power, right, duty or obligation granted to, or required of,anyof, any municipality under theprovisionsofsectionsthe 25provisions of sections 23 to 32,inclusive,30, inclusive, of this act among the municipalities participating in the interlocal agreement.

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the power grantedPublic toAct aNo. municipality pursuant to any provision of the general statutes or any special act to offer, enter into or modify any tax abatement for real property located in a resiliency improvement district if such real property contains one or more units of affordable housing, as defined in section 8-39a of the general statutes.

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9 granted to a municipality pursuant to any provision of the general statutes or any special act to offer, enter into or modify any tax abatement for real property located in a resiliency improvement district if such real property contains one or more units of affordable housing, as defined in section 8-39a of the general statutes.

25.23.

(1) Consider whether the proposed resiliency improvement district and district master plan will contribute to the well-being of the municipality or to the betterment of the health, welfare or safety of the LCOinhabitants 34 of 52the Substitutemunicipality; Bill No.

9 inhabitants of the municipality;

Notice of the hearing shall be published not less than ten days prior to such hearing in a conspicuous place on the Internet web site of the municipality, or the municipalities acting jointly pursuant to an interlocal agreement, with the date and time such notice was so posted, andsuchnotice shallinclude(A)thedate, time andplaceofsuch hearing, (B) the legal description of the boundaries of the proposed resiliency improvement district, and (C) the draft district master plan, whichPublic planAct shallNo. be made available for physical review and posted electronically on the Internet web site of any applicable municipality;

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9 which plan shall be made available for physical review and posted electronically on the Internet web site of any applicable municipality;

(C)The plan demonstratesareductionofriskinthedistrict fromsuch LCOidentified 35adverse ofimpacts 52from Substitutehazards Billor No.climate change;

9 identified adverse impacts from hazards or climate change;

(F)Public ProvidesAct forNo. vehicle access to residential buildings in the district if the district is in a flood zone or is impacted by sea level rise, pursuant to section 25-68o of the general statutes, as amended by this act, at a height of two feet above base flood elevation;

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9 (F) Provides for vehicle access to residential buildings in the district if the district is in a flood zone or is impacted by sea level rise, pursuant to section 25-68o of the general statutes, as amended by this act, at a height of two feet above base flood elevation;

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924. Sec.

26.

Such legislative body shall adopt such plan after receipt of a written advisory opinion from the planning commission or combined planning and zoning commission of the municipality pursuant to section 2523 of this act or ninety days after such request was made, whichever is earlier.

The district master plan shall be adopted at the same time that the resiliency improvement district is established as part of the resiliency improvement district adoption proceedings set forth in sections 2422 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act.

(b)Public TheAct districtNo. master plan shall include:

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9 (b) The district master plan shall include:

and (9) the maximum duration of the LCOresiliency 37improvement ofdistrict,whichmay 52not Substituteexceed Billatotaloffifty No.tax years beginning with the tax year in which the resiliency improvement district is established.

9 resiliency improvement district,whichmay not exceed atotaloffifty tax years beginning with the tax year in which the resiliency improvement district is established.

(5) a description of the terms and conditions of any agreements, including any anticipated savingsPublic agreements,Act assessmentNo. agreements, contracts or other obligations related to the district master plan;

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9 savings agreements, assessment agreements, contracts or other obligations related to the district master plan;

Such legislative body shall review the district master plan not less than once every ten years after the initial approval of the resiliency improvement district and the district master plan in order for the resiliency improvement district andthedistrict master planto remainineffect,providedno such district may be dissolved for the failure to comply with this section if any bonds or other indebtedness authorized and issued by the municipality under sections 2422 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act remain outstanding.

27.25.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) In the district master plan, each applicable municipality may designate all or part of the tax LCOincrement 38revenues generated from the increased assessed value and all or part of 52any Substituteadditional Billrevenue No.resulting from the increased savings of a resiliency improvement district for the purpose of financing all or part of the implementation of the district master plan, and, in the case ofany existing or plannedresidentialuse in suchdistrict,thepercentage of such revenue necessary to rehabilitate, construct or replace dwellings for such use and to preserve, increase or improve access to affordable housing, as defined in section 8-39a of the general statutes, within the municipality, either within or adjacent to such district.

9The incrementamount revenues generated from the increased assessed value and all or part of anyPublic additionalAct revenueNo. resulting from the increased savings of a resiliency improvement district for the purpose of financing all or part of the implementation of the district master plan, and, in the case ofany existing or plannedresidentialuse in suchdistrict,thepercentage of such revenue necessary to rehabilitate, construct or replace dwellings for such use and to preserve, increase or improve access to affordable housing, as defined in section 8-39a of the general statutes, within the municipality, either within or adjacent to such district.

The25-33 amount45 of tax58 incrementSubstitute revenuesSenate toBill beNo. designated shall be determined by designating the captured assessed value, subject to any assessment agreements.

9 tax increment revenues to be designated shall be determined by designating the captured assessed value, subject to any assessment agreements.

(A) A project cost account that is pledged to and charged with the payment of project costs that are outlined in the financial plan, including thereimbursement ofproject cost expenditures LCOincurred 39by ofa 52public Substitutebody, Billwhich No.public body may be the municipality, a developer, any property owner or any other third-party entity, and that are paid in a manner other than as described in subparagraph (B) of this subdivision;

9and incurred(B) byin ainstances publicof body,indebtedness whichissued publicby bodythe maymunicipality bein theaccordance municipality,with asection developer,28 anyof propertythis owneract to finance or anyrefinance otherproject third-partycosts, entity,a anddevelopment thatsinking arefund paidaccount inthat ais mannerpledged otherto thanand ascharged describedwith inthe subparagraph(i) (B)payment of thisthe subdivision;interest and Public Act No.

and25-33 (B)46 in instances of indebtedness58 issuedSubstitute bySenate theBill municipalityNo. in accordance with section 30 of this act to finance or refinance project costs, a development sinking fund account that is pledged to and charged with the (i) payment of the interest and principal as the interest and principal fall due, including any redemption premium;

9 principal as the interest and principal fall due, including any redemption premium;

(A) To the development sinking fund account, an amount sufficient, together with estimated future revenues to be deposited to the account and earnings on the amount, to satisfy all annual debt service on the indebtedness issued in accordance with section 3028 of this act and the financial plan, except for general obligation bonds of the municipality secured solely by the full faith and credit of the municipality;

(4) The municipality may, at any time during the term of the resiliency improvement district, by vote of the legislative body of the municipality, return to the municipal general fund any tax increment revenues remaining in either account established under subdivision (1) LCOof 40this subsection that exceeds those estimated to be required to satisfy the obligations of 52the Substituteaccount Billafter No.taking into account any transfer made under subdivision (3) of this subsection;

9and of(5) thisAny subsectionaccount thator exceedsfund thoseestablished estimatedpursuant to be required to satisfy the obligations of the account after taking into account any transfer made under subdivision (3)(1) of thisPublic subsection;Act No.

and25-33 (5)47 Any account or fund established pursuant to subdivision (1) of this58 subsectionSubstitute shallSenate beBill auditedNo. annually by an independent auditor who is a public accountant licensed to practice in this state and who meets the independence standards included in generally accepted government auditing standards.

9 this subsection shall be audited annually by an independent auditor who is a public accountant licensed to practice in this state and who meets the independence standards included in generally accepted government auditing standards.

28.26.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) Costs authorized for payment from a district master plan fund, established pursuant to section 2725 of this act shall be limited to:

LCO(F) 41maintenance ofand 52operation Substitutecosts; Bill No.

9(G) (F)administrative maintenancecosts, andincluding, operationbut costs;not limited to, reasonable charges for the time spent by Public Act No.

(G)25-33 administrative48 costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable charges for the time spent by municipal employees, other agencies or third-party entities in connection with the implementation of a58 districtSubstitute masterSenate plan;Bill No.

9 municipal employees, other agencies or third-party entities in connection with the implementation of a district master plan;

29.27.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, whenever a municipality constructs, improves, extends, equips, rehabilitates, repairs, acquires or provides a grant for any public improvements within a resiliency improvement district or finances thecost of such public improvements,the proportion of such cost or estimated cost of such public improvements and LCOPublic 42Act of 52 Substitute Bill No.

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(3) a statement that all interested persons owning real estate or taxable property located within thePublic resiliencyAct improvementNo. district will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing and an opportunity to file objections to the amount of the assessment;

(4)25-33 the50 maximum rate of assessments58 to be increased LCO 43 of 52 Substitute Senate Bill No.

9 inthe anyresiliency oneimprovement year;district will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing and an opportunity to file objections to the amount of the assessment;

(4) the maximum rate of assessments to be increased in any one year;

(e) (1) Benefit assessments made under this section shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as municipal taxes unless otherwise provided in sections 2422 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act.

Benefit assessments shall be due and payable at such times as are fixed by the municipality, provided the municipality shall give notice of such due date not less than thirty days prior to such due date by publication in a conspicuous place on the Internet web site of each applicable municipality with the date and time such notice was so posted and by mailing such notice to the owners of the assessed real property at the last-known address of anyPublic suchAct owner.No.

All25-33 revenues51 from any assessment under this section shall be paid into the appropriate district master plan fund account established under subsection (c) of section58 27Substitute ofSenate thisBill act.No.

(2)9 If any propertysuch ownerowner. fails to pay any assessment or part of an LCO 44 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

9All assessmentrevenues onfrom orany before the date on which such assessment orunder partthis ofsection suchshall assessmentbe ispaid due,into the municipalityappropriate shalldistrict havemaster allplan thefund authorityaccount andestablished powersunder tosubsection collect(c) theof delinquentsection assessments25 vestedof inthis theact. municipality by law to collect delinquent municipal taxes.

(2) If any property owner fails to pay any assessment or part of an assessment on or before the date on which such assessment or part of such assessment is due, the municipality shall have all the authority and powers to collect the delinquent assessments vested in the municipality by law to collect delinquent municipal taxes.

30.28.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) For the purpose of carrying out or administering a district master planorother functions authorized under sections 2422 to 32,30, inclusive, of this act, a municipality is authorized, subject to the limitations and procedures set forth in this section, to issue from time to time bonds and other obligations of the municipality that are payable solely from and secured by (1) the full faith and credit pledge of the municipality;

(3) all revenues derived under sections 27 and 29 of this act received by the municipality;

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, municipal ordinancePublic orAct charterNo. provision governing the authorization and issuance of bonds generally by the municipality, any bonds payable and secured as provided in this section shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by the legislative body of the municipality.

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9 ordinance or charter provision governing the authorization and issuance of bonds generally by the municipality, any bonds payable and secured as provided in this section shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by the legislative body of the municipality.

(2) bear interest at the rate or rates determined by LCOthe 45legislative ofbody 52or Substituteits Billdesignee, No.including variable rates;

9 the legislative body or its designee, including variable rates;

The revenues or otherPublic moneysAct soNo. pledged and then held or thereafter received by the municipality shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act and the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the board, irrespective of whether the parties have notice thereof.

All25-33 expenses53 incurred in carryingoutsuchtrustagreementmaybetreatedasprojectcosts.Incase any municipal officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose58 signature shall appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be an officer before LCO 46 of 52 Substitute Senate Bill No.

9 other moneys so pledged and then held or thereafter received by the deliverymunicipality ofshall immediately be subject to the obligations,lien of the signaturepledge without any physical delivery thereof or facsimilefurther shallact neverthelessand the lien of the pledge shall be valid and sufficientbinding foras against all purposesparties thehaving sameclaims asof ifany thekind officerin hadtort, remainedcontract inor officeotherwise untilagainst the delivery.board, irrespective of whether the parties have notice thereof.

All expenses incurred in carryingoutsuchtrustagreementmaybetreatedasprojectcosts.Incase any municipal officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature shall appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be an officer before the delivery of the obligations, the signature or facsimile shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes the same as if the officer had remained in office until the delivery.

(e) Any pledge made by a municipality pursuant to this section shall bePublic validAct andNo. binding from the time when the pledge is made, and any revenues or other receipts, funds or moneys so pledged and thereafter received by the municipality shall be subject immediately to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act.

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9 be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, and any revenues or other receipts, funds or moneys so pledged and thereafter received by the municipality shall be subject immediately to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act.

(f) Bonds issued under this section are hereby made securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the state and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, trust companies, banking LCOassociations, 47investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control and belonging to them, and such bonds shall be securities that may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of 52the Substitutestate Billfor No.any purpose for which the deposit of bonds of the state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.

9 associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control and belonging to them, and such bonds shall be securities that may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds of the state is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.

31.29.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) The legislative body of each applicable municipality may create an advisory board, whose members includePublic ownersAct orNo. occupants of real property located in or adjacent to a resiliency improvement district.

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9 include owners or occupants of real property located in or adjacent to a resiliency improvement district.

32.30.

(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2025) (a) Within a resiliency improvement district, priority consideration shall be given in the solicitation, selection and design of infrastructure projects designed to increase resilience and that (1) utilize natural and nature-based solutions intended to restore, maintain or enhance ecosystem services and processes that maintain or improve on environmental quality in or adjacent to the district, or (2) address the needs of environmental justice LCOcommunities, 48as defined in section 22a-20a of 52the Substitutegeneral Billstatutes, No.or of vulnerable communities, as defined in section 16-243y of the general statutes.

9 communities, as defined in section 22a-20a of the general statutes, or of vulnerable communities, as defined in section 16-243y of the general statutes.

33.31.

(NEW) (m) Not later than January 1, 2026, the commissioner shall classifyPublic allAct second-generationNo. anticoagulant rodenticides for restricted use pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of this section.

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9 classify all second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides for restricted use pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of this section.

34.32.

(2) On and after JanuaryOctober 1, 2026,2027, except as provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection, no person shall sell,use possessany orpesticide usethat LCOcontains 49any neonicotinoid, as defined in section 22-61k, unless, upon receipt of 52a Substituterequest, Billthe No.Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, after consultation with the director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, determines that no other effective control option is available.

9In making any pesticidesuch thatdetermination, containsthe anycommissioner neonicotinoid,shall asconsult definedwith inthe sectiondirector 22-of 61k,the exceptConnecticut thatAgricultural suchExperiment pesticideStation who may beconsult usedwith onthe anPesticide agriculturalAdvisory plantCouncil, orestablished pursuant to eliminatesubdivision aninvasive(d) invertebrateof pestsection ifthe22a-65, Commissionerto ofEnergydetermine andEnvironmentalProtection,afterconsultationwiththedirectoroftheif Connecticutsuch Agriculturalpesticide Experimentis Station,the determinesonly that no other effective control option is available.

(3) The directorprovisions of thesubdivision Connecticut(2) Agriculturalof Experimentthis Stationsubsection mayshall consultnot withapply the Pesticide Advisory Council, established pursuant to subdivisionthe (d)use of sectionany 22a-65,neonicotinoid tofor determineuse ifin suchor pesticideapplication isto: the only effective control option available.

For(A) purposesAgriculture, ofas thisdefined subdivision,in "agriculturalsubsection plant"(q) means any plant, or part of anysection plant,1-1, that(B) isseeds, grown,(C) maintainedornamental orshrubbery, otherwise produced for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, any plant grown, maintained or otherwise(D) producedtrees. for sale or trade, for research or experimental purposes or for use, in part or in whole, in another locationsuchasany grain,fruit, vegetable,woodfiber or timber product, flowering or foliage plant or tree, seedling, transplant or turf grass produced for sod.

"Agricultural(4) plant"The doesCommissioner notof includeEnergy any pasture or rangeland used for grazing and "invasiveEnvironmental invertebrateProtection pest"may meansPublic anyAct speciesNo. of invertebrate, including such invertebrate's eggs or other biological material capable of propagating such species, and that:

(A)25-33 Occur57 outside of such58 species'Substitute LevelSenate IIIBill ecoregion,No. as defined by the UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency;and (B)are, or threaten to become, substantial pests to plants of economic importance, an environmentalharm orharmfulto human,animalor plant health;or (C) are species regulated or under quarantine by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station pursuant to section 22-84a or the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Plant Protection and Quarantine Program.

(3)9 The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may assess a civil penalty of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars to any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection for each such violation.

(4)(5) The provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection shall not apply to any neonicotinoid that is not labeled for use on plants, including, but LCOnot 50limited ofto, 52neonicotinoids Substitutelabeled Billfor No.use in personal care products, pet care, veterinary use or indoor or structural pest control.

9 not limited to, neonicotinoids labeled for use in pet care, veterinary use or indoor or structural pest control.

35.33.

(Effective July 1, 2025) ThisGovernor's actAction: shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:

SectionApproved 1June July10, 1,2025 2026Public NewAct sectionNo. Sec.

225-33 July58 1,of 202658 New section Sec.

3 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

4 July 1, 2025 20-327c Sec.

5 July 1, 2025 New section October 1, 2025 Sec.

6 22a-109(b) Sec.

7 October 1, 2025 22a-109(d) Sec.

8 from passage New section Sec.

9 July 1, 2025 25-68o(a) Sec.

10 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

11 July 1, 2025 7-364 Sec.

12 July 1, 2025 13a-175a(a) July 1, 2025 Sec.

13 8-23(d) to (f) Sec.

14 July 1, 2025 8-23(i) Sec.

15 July 1, 2025 8-35a(a) and (b) Sec.

16 July 1, 2025 16a-27(h) Sec.

17 July 1, 2025 28-5(h) Sec.

18 October 1, 2025 8-2(b) and (c) Sec.

19 from passage 8-1a(b) July 1, 2025 Sec.

20 8-2e Sec.

21 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

22 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

23 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

24 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

25 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

26 July 1, 2025 New section July 1, 2025 Sec.

27 New section Sec.

28 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

29 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

30 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

31 July 1, 2025 New section LCO 51 of 52 Substitute Bill No.

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32 July 1, 2025 New section Sec.

33 from passage 22a-50(m) Sec.

34 from passage 22a-50(l) Sec.

35 July 1, 2025 Repealer section ENV Joint Favorable Subst.

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