Substitute House Bill No. 7244 proposes technical amendments to existing state contracting statutes, specifically targeting definitions and procedural elements. The bill replaces the term "large state contract" with "Large state contract" in section 4-250 of the general statutes, clarifying that it refers to agreements exceeding five hundred thousand dollars in value for various services and projects. Additionally, it specifies that such contracts do not include agreements with political subdivisions of the state.

Furthermore, the bill amends subsection (b) of section 4b-24b, allowing the commissioner to designate projects on a total cost basis and enter into single contracts with private developers for specific state facility projects. It emphasizes that contracts for projects estimated to exceed five hundred thousand dollars must be awarded only to prequalified individuals, in accordance with section 4a-100. The bill also mandates that all contracts clearly outline the developer's responsibilities, project costs, and require prior approval from the State Properties Review Board before execution. These changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and are expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.