Housing Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-5128
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO STATUTES REGARDING
Title: BOND-FINANCED STATE HOUSING PROGRAMS.
Vote Date: 3/10/2020
Vote Action: JF To Floor
PH Date: 2/18/2020
File No.:
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explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
The Housing Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
To redefine "administrative expense" for purposes of certain bond financed housing programs
and to make minor revisions to the statute concerning the homelessness prevention
response fund.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
Seila Mosquera-Bruno, Commissioner of The Department of Housing: The DOH supports
the intent of HB-5128. However, they have concerns with the language "administrative
expense". The fear that the language is not inclusive and limited to old program activities.
The current language of the bill does not include programs such as the "Flex" program and
the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). The DOH would like the language revised to be more
inclusive towards new programs.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Kiley Gosselin, Executive Director of the Partnership for Strong Communities, Hartford voiced
her support for HB-5128.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None Stated.
Reported by: Dalton Mongeau Date: 03/09/2020


Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-37mm