The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6995 aims to amend the charter of the Metropolitan District of Hartford County by updating certain reporting requirements and allowing towns to incorporate into the district under specific conditions. Key changes include the deletion of the term "Commission" and the introduction of a requirement for the Metropolitan District to submit an annual report that details bond issues, financial assistance projects, water revenue and expenditures, and affirmative action efforts. The deadline for submitting this report has been changed from January 1st to July 1st, and the report will now be submitted to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees municipal matters, rather than multiple entities.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for towns wishing to join the Metropolitan District. It allows any town, subject to relevant special acts or municipal charters, to become incorporated into the district with the approval of the district board. The bill also stipulates that the district board can negotiate terms of incorporation, which may include temporary service charges. These amendments are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.