The proposed Bill No. 6134, introduced in the January Session of 2023, aims to amend Title 12 of the general statutes to increase the financial support provided by the state to municipalities. Specifically, the bill requires the state to offer grants to each municipality for all nontaxable real property within their jurisdiction. The amount of these grants is set to be equal to twenty-five percent of the grant amount that a municipality would receive for property used by universities or hospitals.

The purpose of this legislative change is to enhance the grant money available to municipalities for properties that are not subject to taxation. By doing so, the bill seeks to provide additional financial resources to local governments, helping them to better manage and support their communities, particularly in relation to the maintenance and services for nontaxable properties. The bill has been referred to the Committee on PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT and is backed by several representatives and a senator.