Judiciary Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HJ-301
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO HAVE AN
Title: EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS.
Vote Date: 4/8/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date: 3/26/2021
File No.: 608
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
The Judiciary Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
The bill gives the Claims Commissioner an extension of one year from the final adoption of
this resolution by the General Assembly to dispose of the 53 claims against the state listed in
the bill.
SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE:
The substitute language consolidated the claims of 48 claimants (53 claims) into one
resolution for efficiency and simplicity due to the volume of claims extensions.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None stated:
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
None stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Christopher R. Sone, District Counsel, The Metropolitan District opposes HJ 313 (Section 11
of the substitute language. It is requested that the state make a resolution to order a payment
of the just claim made by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) or a resolution
allowing the MDC to sue the state. It is also stated that per Connecticut Statutes 4-159a the
state has received a benefit from the MDC and a payment should be remitted to MDC.
Reported by: Richard E, ONeil Date: April 21, 2021
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