Bill Text: CT HB05015 | 2010 | General Assembly | Chaptered
Bill Title: An Act Concerning State Continuation Of Group Health Insurance Coverage, Appointments To Legislative Commissions, Property Tax Exemptions And The Effective Dates Of Bonds For Road Resurfacing.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-09 - Public Act 10-1 [HB05015 Detail]
Download: Connecticut-2010-HB05015-Chaptered.html
AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTINUATION OF GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, APPOINTMENTS TO LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONS, PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF BONDS FOR ROAD RESURFACING.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
Section 1. Section 2 of public act 09-3 is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
[(a) Notwithstanding title 38a of the general statutes, in the case of an individual who did not have continuation of group health insurance coverage, pursuant to subsection (b) of section 38a-554 of the general statutes, in effect on February 17, 2009, but who would be an assistance eligible individual, as defined in Section 3001(a)(3) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, P. L. 111-5, if such continuation of coverage had been in effect, such individual may elect to continue such coverage provided such election is made not later than sixty days after the notice required under subsection (c) of this section was provided to such individual.
(b) Continuation of coverage elected by an individual pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall commence with the first period of coverage beginning on or after February 17, 2009, and shall not extend beyond the period that such continuation of coverage would have been allowed pursuant to subsection (b) of section 38a-554 of the general statutes if such coverage had been elected at the time such individual became eligible to elect such continuation of coverage.
(c) Each insurer and health care center that has issued a group health insurance policy subject to sections 38a-546 and 38a-554 of the general statutes shall, in conjunction with their group policyholders that are employers with fewer than twenty employees, provide notice not later than April 18, 2009, of the election period set forth in subsection (a) of this section to such individuals set forth in said subsection (a). ]
(a) (1) Premium assistance for continuation of group health insurance coverage for an assistance eligible individual, as defined in Section 3001(a)(3) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), P.L. 111-5, as amended from time to time, and (2) notice requirements for such assistance by insurers or health care centers that have issued group health insurance policies subject to sections 38a-546 and 38a-554 of the general statutes and administrators of such policies, including group policyholders that are employers with fewer than twenty employees, shall be governed by the provisions of Section 3001 of the ARRA, as amended from time to time.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not affect any rights of a covered individual to continuation of coverage as required by section 38a-554 or 31-51o of the general statutes.
[(d)] (c) If an individual elects continuation of coverage pursuant to [subsection (a) of this section] sections 38a-546 and 38a-554 of the general statutes and is an assistance eligible individual pursuant to the ARRA, as amended from time to time, the period beginning on the date such individual became eligible for such continuation of coverage and ending on the date the first period of such coverage begins on or after February 17, 2009, shall be disregarded for the purposes of determining whether coverage was continuous under subsection (c) of section 38a-476 of the general statutes.
Sec. 2. Subsection (b) of section 2-120 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(b) On and after October 5, 2009, the commission shall consist of twenty-one members.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) If the Governor appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) if the president pro tempore of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (C) if the majority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the Senate; (D) if the minority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the Senate; (E) if the speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (F) if the majority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the House of Representatives; and (G) if the minority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, eight additional members shall be appointed as follows: (A) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint one member from Windham County; (B) the majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members, one from New Haven County and one from Litchfield County; (C) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from Fairfield County; (D) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from Middlesex County; (E) the majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members, one from Tolland County and one from Hartford County; and (F) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from New London County. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective county.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of Latino and Puerto Rican affairs by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from February first in the year of [their] his or her appointment. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 3. Subsection (a) of section 2-121 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(a) There is established an African-American Affairs Commission. On and after October 5, 2009, the commission shall consist of twenty-one members.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) If the Governor appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) if the president pro tempore of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (C) if the majority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the Senate; (D) if the minority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the Senate; (E) if the speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (F) if the majority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the House of Representatives; and (G) if the minority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, eight additional members shall be appointed as follows: (A) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint one member from Windham County; (B) the majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members, one from New Haven County and one from Litchfield County; (C) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from Fairfield County; (D) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from Middlesex County; (E) the majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members, one from Tolland County and one from Hartford County; and (F) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from New London County. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective county.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of African-American affairs by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of his or her appointment, except that the term of any member appointed pursuant to this subsection during the period from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010, inclusive, shall begin on the date of appointment and shall expire on June 30, 2012. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 4. Subsection (a) of section 2-122 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(a) There is established an Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. The commission shall consist of twenty-one members.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) If the Governor appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) if the president pro tempore of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (C) if the majority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the Senate; (D) if the minority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the Senate; (E) if the speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (F) if the majority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the House of Representatives; and (G) if the minority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, eight additional members shall be appointed as follows: (A) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint one member from Windham County; (B) the majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members, one from New Haven County and one from Litchfield County; (C) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from Fairfield County; (D) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from Middlesex County; (E) the majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members, one from Tolland County and one from Hartford County; and (F) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from New London County. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective county.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of Asian Pacific American affairs by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of his or her appointment, except that the term of any member appointed pursuant to this subsection during the period from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010, inclusive, shall begin on the date of appointment and shall expire on June 30, 2012. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 5. Subsection (a) of section 17b-420 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(a) There is established a Commission on Aging composed of twenty-one voting members.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) If the Governor appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) if the president pro tempore of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (C) if the majority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the Senate; (D) if the minority leader of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the Senate; (E) if the speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (F) if the majority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the majority leader of the House of Representatives; and (G) if the minority leader of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, four additional members shall be appointed as follows: (A) The president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint one member from the southeastern region of the state; (B) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from the southwestern region of the state; (C) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from the northeastern region of the state; and (D) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from the northwestern region of the state. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective region of the state.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of issues affecting elderly persons by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from August fifteenth in the year of his or her appointment, except that the term of any member appointed pursuant to this subsection during the period from January 1, 2010, to August 14, 2010, inclusive, shall begin on the date of appointment and shall expire on August 14, 2012. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 6. Subsection (a) of section 46a-1 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(a) There is established a Permanent Commission on the Status of Women consisting of twenty-one members.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) If the Governor appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) if the president pro tempore of the Senate appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (C) if the speaker of the House of Representatives appointed the member, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (D) if the member served by virtue of such member's status as a member of the General Assembly, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (i) The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from the southeastern region of the state; (ii) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member from the southwestern region of the state; (iii) the majority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from the northeastern region of the state; (iv) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from the northwestern region of the state. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to subparagraph (D) of this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective region of the state.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the majority leader of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one additional member to the commission.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of issues affecting women by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of his or her appointment, except that the term of any member appointed pursuant to this subsection during the period from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010, inclusive, shall begin on the date of appointment and shall expire on June 30, 2012. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 7. Subsection (a) of section 46a-126 of the 2010 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):
(a) There is established a Commission on Children consisting of twenty-one voting members. There shall be nine nonvoting ex-officio members of the commission as follows: The Commissioners of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Public Health, Education, Social Services and Correction, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, the Attorney General and the Chief Court Administrator.
(1) With respect to members appointed prior to October 5, 2009, upon the occurrence of a vacancy or the expiration of the term of a member, whichever occurs first, such vacancy shall be filled as follows: (A) For any member appointed jointly by the majority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the majority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (B) for any member appointed by the Governor, such vacancy shall be filled by a joint appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives; (C) for any member appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the president pro tempore of the Senate; (D) for any member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) for any member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, such vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the minority leader of the Senate; and [(G)] (F) for any member appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, such vacancy shall be filled by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) On or after October 5, 2009, (A) the majority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate shall jointly appoint one additional member to the commission who shall be from the central region of the state; (B) the president pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint one additional member to the commission from the northeastern region of the state; (C) the speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one additional member to the commission from the southeastern region of the state; (D) the minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one additional member to the commission from the northwestern region of the state; and (E) the minority leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint one additional member to the commission from the southwestern region of the state. In the event of a vacancy for any member appointed pursuant to this subdivision, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority and such [appointment] appointed member shall be from the respective region of the state.
(3) Any member appointed on or after October 5, 2009, shall have experience in the field of issues affecting children by virtue of such person's status as an advocate or an academic, civic or cultural leader.
(4) Any member appointed pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of two years from July first in the year of his or her appointment, except that the term of any member appointed pursuant to this subsection during the period from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010, inclusive, shall begin on the date of appointment and shall expire on June 30, 2012. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members who shall each serve in such capacity for a period of two years. Any person absent from (A) three consecutive meetings of the commission, or (B) fifty per cent of such meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the commission, effective immediately.
(5) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall, within the limits of available funds, be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission shall meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairperson or a majority of the commission.
Sec. 8. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2006 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the city of New Britain, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the city of New Britain shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the city of New Britain may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 9. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Newtown, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Newtown shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Newtown may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 10. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Watertown, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Watertown shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Watertown may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 11. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Suffield, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Suffield shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Suffield may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 12. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Windsor, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Windsor shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Windsor may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 13. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 12-41 of the general statutes, subsection (c) of section 12-63 of the general statutes, subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes or section 12-94f of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2008 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) or said section 12-94f in the town of West Hartford, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application or failed to claim such exemption on a personal property declaration within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application or having claimed such exemption in a timely manner if such person files said application or files such declaration not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section and pays a late filing fee calculated in accordance with section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application or declaration, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of West Hartford shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application or declaration had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes, section 12-94e of the general statutes and subsection (d) of section 12-94f of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of West Hartford may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of said section 12-94b or said section 12-94f.
Sec. 14. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Hartford, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Hartford shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Hartford may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 15. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (C) of subdivision (59) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (59) in the town of New Haven, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of New Haven shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of New Haven may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 16. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (C) of subdivision (59) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2008 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (59) in the town of Torrington, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Torrington shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Torrington may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 17. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (72) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2008 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (72) in the town of Stonington, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Stonington shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Stonington may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 18. (Effective from passage) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (C) of subdivision (59) of section 12-81 of the general statutes, any person otherwise eligible for a 2007 grand list exemption pursuant to said subdivision (59) in the town of Bridgeport, except that such person failed to file the required exemption application within the time period prescribed, shall be regarded as having filed said application in a timely manner if such person files said application not later than thirty days after the effective date of this section, and pays the late filing fee pursuant to section 12-81k of the general statutes. Upon confirmation of the receipt of such fee and verification of the exemption eligibility of the machinery and equipment included in such application, the assessor shall approve the exemption for such property. If taxes have been paid on the property for which such exemption is approved, the town of Bridgeport shall reimburse such person in an amount equal to the amount by which such taxes exceed the taxes payable if the application had been filed in a timely manner. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 12-94b of the general statutes and section 12-94e of the general statutes, the assessor of the town of Bridgeport may submit such approved exemption application to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management together with a request for reimbursement of the tax loss resulting from such exemption. Subject to the secretary's review and approval of such exemption, such reimbursement shall be included in the next certification the secretary makes to the Comptroller under the provisions of section 12-94b of the general statutes.
Sec. 19. (Effective from passage) Sections 19 to 23, inclusive, of public act 09-2 of the September special session shall take effect on the effective date of this section.
Approved February 4, 2010