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Northwest Hills COG raises alarm about wave of state bills seen as costly to small towns
Summary
Regional legislative liaison Mike summarized dozens of pending Connecticut bills the council says could raise costs and unfunded mandates for small municipalities, singling out proposals affecting recreation programs, veterans— tax exemptions, police/fire pension rules and local revenue streams.
Mike (Legislative Liaison) told the Northwest Hills County Council of Governments at its March 13 meeting that dozens of bills moving through the Connecticut General Assembly could impose significant costs on small towns across the region. He urged towns to submit testimony and said only one town had proactively engaged staff on legislation so far.
Why it matters: Many of the bills Mike described would change municipal costs or local authority, potentially affecting town budgets, operations and services. He and other council members said the session has been unusually fast-paced, making it difficult for local officials to track changes and respond before committees move bills to the floor.
Mike listed multiple bills and policy areas of concern. He said one set of proposals would expand licensing and staffing requirements for municipal…
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