The bill, HB6827, makes changes to the State Properties Review Board (SPRB) and the representation of the state in real estate dealings. It repeals and substitutes certain subsections of the general statutes, specifying that the Commissioner of Administrative Services is the sole person authorized to represent the state in real estate dealings, but certain entities may represent the state in specific circumstances. The bill also expands the SPRB's authority to include reviewing and approving additional property transactions, including those by the Department of Transportation and specified state agencies. It also reduces the cost threshold for SPRB review of construction services consultant contracts entered into by the Department of Administrative Services.

The bill may result in costs to state agencies as it lowers the dollar-value threshold for SPRB approval, potentially causing delays and associated costs. It also expands the SPRB's authority to include certain real estate property transactions made by state agencies, but this has no impact on the Department of Agriculture. The fiscal impact identified would continue into the future subject to inflation. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
GAE Joint Favorable:
File No. 540: