House Bill No. 7003, titled "An Act Concerning Planning and Development," proposes a technical amendment to Section 8-28 of the general statutes regarding the publication of official actions or decisions made by planning commissions. The bill stipulates that such notices must be published in a newspaper with substantial circulation in the municipality not later than fifteen days after the action or decision, replacing the previous requirement of publication "within" that timeframe. Additionally, it clarifies that any appeals from planning commission actions or decisions must follow the provisions outlined in section 8-8.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is reported to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The Planning and Development Committee has favorably reported the bill, indicating support for the proposed changes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the clarity and timeliness of communication regarding planning commission decisions within municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-28
PD Joint Favorable: 8-28
File No. 273: 8-28