House Bill No. 6833 proposes a series of technical revisions to existing statutes concerning planning and development, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Key changes include the repeal of subsection (a) of section 4-124s, which is replaced with updated definitions for terms such as "municipality" and "legislative body," notably changing "alderman" to "aldermen" for gender-neutrality. The bill also revises section 7-339hh to expand the eligible costs for improvements funded by district master plans, and repeals section 7-393, substituting it with new filing requirements for audit reports. These requirements mandate that certified copies of audit reports be submitted to various authorities within six months of the fiscal year-end, with a possible thirty-day extension, and stipulate that any extension request must include a corrective action plan.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for municipalities and regional school districts that fail to file audit reports on time, with civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, which may be waived under certain conditions. It also modifies the criteria for designating municipalities as tier IV based on fiscal conditions and streamlines the funding process from the Municipal Restructuring Fund for designated municipalities. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the qualifications for renters of real property or mobile manufactured homes to receive state grants for utility and rent bills, specifying age and income criteria, and allows for the treatment of cash assistance in determining grant eligibility. Overall, HB6833 aims to modernize and clarify the planning and development processes while enhancing financial assistance for eligible renters.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-339hh, 7-393, 7-576i
PD Joint Favorable: 7-339hh, 7-393, 7-576i
File No. 33: 7-339hh, 7-393, 7-576i