House Bill No. 5517, also known as Special Act No. 24-19, is a legislative act concerning the conveyance of a parcel of state land located in the town of Wilton. The act mandates that the Commissioner of Transportation convey this parcel, approximately 3.15 acres in size and identified on a specified map, to Hoffman Properties, LLC. The cost of this conveyance is to be equal to the fair market value as determined by the average of appraisals from two independent appraisers selected by the commissioner, in addition to the administrative costs of the conveyance. The act requires that the conveyance be subject to the approval of the State Properties Review Board, which must complete its review within thirty days of receiving a proposed agreement from the Department of Transportation.
The bill also includes a provision that maintains the land under the care and control of the Department of Transportation until the conveyance is completed in accordance with the act. The State Treasurer is tasked with executing and delivering any necessary deed or instrument for the conveyance, while the Commissioner of Transportation is responsible for all other aspects of the conveyance. Furthermore, the bill repeals Special Act 21-29, although the text does not specify the content of the repealed act. The bill was approved on June 5, 2024, and is effective from the date of passage.