General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7110 is designed to enhance housing initiatives for state-recognized Native American tribes in Connecticut by allocating one million dollars to each of the five tribes for comprehensive studies on their housing and community needs through 2040. The bill mandates that each tribe assess their reservation lands for housing development suitability and produce detailed reports covering various aspects such as housing types, community spaces, and sustainable development strategies. The Department of Housing will oversee the disbursement of these funds, which will be managed by each tribe's housing authority.

The legislation also amends existing laws regarding the management of reservation lands, allowing tribes to take charge of their lands in consultation with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Indian Affairs Council, replacing the previous requirement for the commissioner to manage these lands. It establishes a public body corporate known as the "housing authority" for each tribe, which will operate upon a resolution from the tribe's governing council. The bill repeals certain existing statutes and appropriates five million dollars from the General Fund to support these housing initiatives, aiming to empower tribes in managing their resources while ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 47-65, 47-66, 47-66a, 47-66d