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This bill implements the Governor's budget recommendations to establish resiliency improvement districts in Connecticut. The key provisions of the bill are: It allows municipalities to establish resiliency improvement districts to reduce the risk of climate change impacts like flooding, sea level rise, and extreme heat, support economic development, and construct or improve infrastructure for resilience projects, environmental infrastructure, or clean energy projects. The bill outlines the process for establishing a district, including public hearings and adoption of a district master plan. The bill also provides municipalities with various powers within a district, such as acquiring property, issuing bonds, and entering tax assessment agreements. The bill further requires municipalities to update their plans of conservation and development to include climate change vulnerability assessments and strategies, and updates various state laws and regulations related to building codes, transportation funding, and open space acquisition to incorporate climate resilience considerations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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