House Bill No. 7171 amends section 22-81 of the general statutes to clarify the authority of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station's (CAES) board of control regarding caretakers for its properties. The bill allows the board to assign caretakers to reside in trust-owned properties under its jurisdiction, specifically including the CAES director, department heads, and employees as potential caretakers. This change codifies existing practices and does not introduce any new fiscal impacts, as it aligns with how the board has been operating.

The bill repeals the previous language in subsection (a) of section 22-81 and replaces it with the new provisions that explicitly grant the board the authority to appoint caretakers. The overall management and oversight responsibilities of the board remain unchanged, as it continues to own property necessary for its work and manage funds for research and operations. The act is effective upon passage, ensuring that the board can implement these caretaker assignments immediately.