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 that the notice be published "within" that timeframe. Additionally, it maintains 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 a general consensus on the proposed changes. Overall, the bill aims to clarify the timeline for public notice of planning commission decisions, ensuring timely communication to the public.

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