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HB 6831 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES.

HB 6831 prioritizes state infrastructure grants for municipalities meeting specific transit access criteria. It defines "qualifying transit-oriented communities" as those with bus/rail stations within half-mile zones of designated transit districts or near downtown areas. Eligible municipalities must adopt a resolution and apply for priority access to state grants used exclusively for projects like housing, commercial spaces, or transit improvements within these districts. The bill directly affects local governments seeking state funding for transit-focused development, requiring adherence to zoning standards for denser, mixed-use projects near transit.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs state grants exclusively for housing projects in transit districts, advancing housing development through funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prioritizes state infrastructure grants for transit-oriented communities with transit access criteria, directly funding transit improvements and promoting transit-oriented development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Apr 25, 2025
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Raised Bill → PD Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to clarify definitions, expand eligibility criteria, and add procedural requirements for discretionary infrastructure funding in transit-oriented communities. The changes ensure clearer language around what qualifies for priority funding and establish a formal application process.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include drinking water projects alongside sewer projects, and the definition of 'Secretary' was updated to include designees for certain administrative functions.
DEFINITION

Added 'drinking water' to the definition of discretionary infrastructure funding programs, expanding eligible projects beyond just sewer systems.

Updated the definition of 'Secretary' to explicitly include the secretary's designee, clarifying who can perform administrative duties.

Added 'secretary's designee' to the criteria for determining reasonable district size and distance measurements for transit-oriented communities.

Added section 5 to the list of sections referenced in the opening definition, indicating additional provisions are now included in the act.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that qualifying communities must submit applications in a form developed by the secretary to receive priority funding.

Added a new requirement that bus service stations must operate at least once every 60 minutes during peak hours to qualify a community.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and Development
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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