Substitute Senate Bill No. 449, also known as Public Act No. 26-137, introduces several amendments to existing laws concerning the Office of Policy and Management and local governance. Notably, it changes the notification date for public school operators regarding allocated funds from March to April, ensuring that these allocations are posted online. The bill also establishes a new process for identifying and classifying state-owned real property as farm land, forest land, open space land, or maritime heritage land, which will be communicated to municipal assessors within specific timeframes. This classification will be personal to the state and will not transfer with the land unless its use changes or it is sold.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain provisions related to zoning regulations for family child care homes, ensuring they are treated the same as single or multifamily dwellings. It eliminates the requirement for municipalities to submit annual compliance statements regarding their zoning ordinances. The bill also establishes a regional performance incentive program to be administered by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, allowing regional councils and educational service centers to propose collaborative services and grant redistributions. Lastly, it repeals section 4-66m of the general statutes, further streamlining the legislative framework.

Statutes affected:
PD Joint Favorable Substitute: 8-3j, 4-66m
File No. 284: 8-3j, 4-66m
Public Act No. 26-137: 8-3j, 4-66m