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HB05573

Transfer of State Land in Torrington

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In one sentence

This law transfers a small piece of state-owned land to the City of Torrington so it can create open space and move a trail.

What it does

  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to give about 0.22 acres at 174 North Elm Street in Torrington to the city.
  • Sets the cost for this land transfer equal only to the administrative costs needed to complete it.
  • Mandates that the City of Torrington must use the land as open space and to relocate a trail there.
  • States that if the city fails to use the land correctly, sells part of it, or leases any portion, ownership returns to the state.
  • Requires the State Properties Review Board to finish reviewing this transfer within 30 days after receiving the agreement.

Who it affects

  • The City of Torrington
  • The Commissioner of Transportation
  • The State Properties Review Board

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not specify an exact date when the transfer will be finished.
  • The text mentions a specific easement for slope access but does not explain how it limits future construction on the land.

Plain language

Terms to know

Conveyance
The legal act of transferring ownership or title of property from one party to another.
Revert
To return the land back to its original owner, in this case, the state government.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

To convey a parcel of state land in the city of Torrington for purposes of relocating a trail to the site of said parcel.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Signed by the Governor
  2. Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  3. Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
  4. Special Act 26-15LCO
  5. Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
  6. Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
  7. On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
  8. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  9. Senate Calendar Number 512
  10. File Number 759LCO
  11. House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 4964
  12. House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
  13. Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
  14. Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' OfficeLCO
  15. Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  16. House Calendar Number 448
  17. File Number 674LCO
  18. Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/15/26 5:00 PMLCO
  19. Filed with Legislative Commissioners' OfficeLCO
  20. Joint FavorableGOS