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HB 7144 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE REGIONAL PLANNING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT TO EACH REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE HIRING OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL.

HB 7144 establishes a dedicated "regional planning incentive account" to fund regional councils of governments (RCGs) for hiring staff. Starting in fiscal year 2026, each RCG will receive $400,000 specifically to fund three positions, including a regional building inspector focused on supporting housing development. Additional funds totaling $7 million will be distributed annually based on a formula combining a base payment and population-based allocation using census data. RCGs must submit annual proposals detailing how funds will improve service efficiency, cost-effectiveness, or quality in regional planning. This bill directly affects Connecticut's 11 regional councils formed under state law.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7M+ annually from state funds to regional councils for housing development staffing, directly funding essential public services per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds RCGs to hire staff including a regional building inspector focused on supporting housing development, directly advancing housing development through dedicated funding.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and Development
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