AN ACT CONCERNING THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION AND PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

HB 5840 amends state law to require the state to reimburse municipalities for properties owned by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) instead of collecting property taxes on those properties. This directly affects towns where MDC properties are located, as they will receive state payments to offset lost tax revenue. The key provision expands existing "grants in lieu of taxes" to specifically cover MDC-owned properties, ensuring municipalities are compensated for the absence of property tax payments. The bill creates a clear reimbursement mechanism without changing how MDC properties are taxed or managed.