General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5169, introduced by REP. DUBITSKY of the 47th District, seeks to amend section 4-66g of the general statutes. The bill proposes to restrict the use of grants from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) exclusively to projects that are necessary for maintaining public health and safety and for critical infrastructure. This represents a change from the current scope of the program, which may allow for a broader range of projects to receive funding.

The purpose of the bill is clearly stated as to limit the allocation of funds from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program to only those projects that are essential for public health and safety and critical infrastructure needs. This suggests a more focused and perhaps stringent approach to the distribution of economic assistance to small towns, potentially impacting the variety of projects that could receive funding under the program. The bill has been referred to the Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING for consideration.