The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5256, aims to modify the process for initiating local legislation in the General Assembly. It repeals Section 2-14 of the general statutes and introduces new provisions that require a resolution requesting special legislation to be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the relevant local governing body or by a majority vote in towns without such a body. Additionally, it allows for the initiation of such requests through a petition signed by at least ten percent of the electors of the local government, which must be filed with the local clerk.

A significant change in this bill is the removal of the requirement for the local clerk to file a certified copy of the resolution or petition with the Secretary of the State prior to the convening of any General Assembly session. This deletion streamlines the process for local governments to request special legislation, making it more efficient and less bureaucratic. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-14