Bill > HB07003

This bill clarifies the publication requirements for planning commission actions or decisions by modifying an existing statute. Specifically, the bill changes the language regarding when a planning commission must publish notice of its official actions in a local newspaper. Under the revised law, the commission will be required to publish notices in a newspaper with substantial circulation not later than fifteen days after taking an action or making a decision, which is a slight modification from the previous language that used the term "within" fifteen days. The bill applies to all official actions or decisions by the planning commission, not just those related to subdivision plan approvals. Any appeals from these actions must still follow the existing procedures outlined in section 8-8 of the statutes. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing local municipalities and planning commissions time to adjust to the new publication requirement.

Housing and Urban Affairs

Planning and Development Committee (J)

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