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This bill proposes to modify Section 4-66g of Connecticut's general statutes to expand the use of Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants. STEAP is a state grant program designed to help smaller municipalities fund economic development and community improvement projects. Currently, these grants are likely restricted to projects on municipal property. The proposed change would allow municipalities to use STEAP grants for capital projects located on non-municipal property, which could potentially provide more flexibility for local governments in pursuing economic development and community enhancement initiatives. By broadening the scope of where these grants can be applied, the bill aims to give municipalities more options for investing in local infrastructure and economic growth, potentially supporting projects on privately owned land or in partnership with non-governmental entities that could still provide community benefits.

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