Committees · 2026 Regular Session
Planning and Development Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Eleni Kavros DeGrawChair
Democrat · 17th District
MD RahmanChair
Democrat · 4th District
Brandon ChafeeVice Chair
Democrat · 33rd District
Norman NeedlemanVice Chair
Democrat · 33rd District
Jeff GordonRanking Member
Republican · 35th District
Joseph H. ZulloRanking Member
Republican · 99th District
Democrat · 124th District
Republican · 14th District
Republican · 47th District
Republican · 36th District
Democrat · 138th District
Republican · 34th District
Democrat · 13th District
Democrat · 8th District
Republican · 28th District
Democrat · 96th District
Democrat · 2nd District
Democrat · 36th District
Democrat · 98th District
Democrat · 58th District
Democrat · 94th District
Republican · 61st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2026 Regular Session.
Bills sent51
4% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out84%
43 of 51; 8 still in committee
Time in committee15 days
most between 8 and 15 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202651 bills
reported 84% · typically 15 days, most 8–15 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2025196 bills
reported 30% · typically 16 days, most 16–35 · 0 amendments · 22 members
202453 bills
reported 85% · typically 15 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 21 members
2023194 bills
reported 26% · typically 27 days, most 23–41 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202249 bills
reported 69% · typically 15 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 27 members
2021173 bills
reported 31% · typically 21 days, most 14–33 · 0 amendments · 27 members
202055 bills
reported 20% · typically 15 days · 0 amendments · 24 members
2019220 bills
reported 31% · typically 36 days, most 16–59 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201869 bills
reported 62% · typically 16 days, most 13–20 · 0 amendments · 23 members
2017212 bills
reported 23% · typically 22 days, most 8–58 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201673 bills
reported 74% · typically 14 days, most 6–21 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2015195 bills
reported 41% · typically 15 days, most 6–51 · 0 amendments · 22 members
201482 bills
reported 77% · typically 12 days, most 6–22 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2013175 bills
reported 39% · typically 24 days, most 6–49 · 0 amendments · 20 members
201275 bills
reported 87% · typically 8 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 21 members
2011305 bills
reported 34% · typically 12 days, most 5–48 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201088 bills
reported 70% · typically 6 days, most 5–25 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2009272 bills
reported 47% · typically 6 days, most 5–30 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2008116 bills
reported 76% · typically 8 days, most 6–13 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2007376 bills
reported 32% · typically 15 days, most 6–48 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2006170 bills
reported 64% · typically 11 days, most 6–15 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2005320 bills
reported 40% · typically 17 days, most 5–28 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2004111 bills
reported 63% · typically 8 days, most 6–16 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2003218 bills
reported 33% · typically 15 days, most 7–30 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2002130 bills
reported 71% · typically 7 days, most 5–14 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2001275 bills
reported 46% · typically 11 days, most 5–41 · 0 amendments · 18 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026 Regular Session, newest first.
51 bills
House Bill 5289 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES.
Still in committee since April 23, 2026
House Bill 5092 · AN ACT PROTECTING RENTERS FROM RENT INCREASES UPON THE TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Sent April 7, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5161 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE COLLECTION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF NONRESIDENT OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Sent March 31, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5260 · AN ACT PROHIBITING A MUNICIPALITY FROM IMPOSING A PENALTY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
Sent March 31, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5261 · AN ACT PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT RENT INCREASES IN THE EVENT OF MULTIPLE STATE BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS.
Sent March 31, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5498 · AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTION.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5499 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT AND THE KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN.
Still in committee since March 5, 2026
House Bill 5500 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF INTEREST ON DELINQUENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES OR SEWERAGE SYSTEM USE CHARGES OWED BY CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5501 · AN ACT EXPANDING PERMISSIBLE USES FOR TOWN AID ROAD GRANT FUNDS.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5502 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON CERTAIN LOTS ZONED FOR INDUSTRIAL USE OR PREVIOUSLY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5503 · AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPALITIES TO REPORT EXCESS WASTEWATER CAPACITY.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5504 · AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CORNFIELD POINT ASSOCIATION.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5505 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSES FOR THE HOUSING OR SHELTER OF PERSONS.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5506 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF EMPLOYEES OF TRANSIT DISTRICTS FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.
Still in committee since March 5, 2026
House Bill 5507 · AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5508 · AN ACT CONCERNING HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5509 · AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 444 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO SERVE ON MUNICIPAL BOARDS OF FINANCE.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 445 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND REPORTS CONCERNING STATE MANDATES.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 446 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES THAT HAVE ENTERED INTO REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENTS TO ADOPT DIFFERENTIAL MILL RATES.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
31 more
Senate Bill 447 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 448 · AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF HARTFORD COUNTY.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 449 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT.
Sent March 5, 2026 · Reported out after 8 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 5390 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGIONAL PLANNING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5391 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5392 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AGENCIES.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5393 · AN ACT CONCERNING DOG LICENSES.
Still in committee since February 26, 2026
House Bill 5394 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5395 · AN ACT CONCERNING MODULAR OR PREFABRICATED HOMES.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5396 · AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5397 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE CERTAIN STONE WALLS.
Still in committee since February 26, 2026
Senate Bill 359 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL OF A PROPERTY REVALUATION.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 360 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ISSUES.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 361 · AN ACT CONCERNING FEES IN LIEU OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 362 · AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 363 · AN ACT ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE COMMERCIAL VACANCY ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS.
Sent February 26, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5281 · AN ACT CONCERNING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5282 · AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONTINUING LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5283 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5284 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CERTAIN FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5285 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
House Bill 5286 · AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR SURVIVING DOMESTIC PARTNERS OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5287 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5288 · AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5289 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLICATION OF MUNICIPAL LEGAL NOTICES.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5290 · AN ACT CONCERNING COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Senate Bill 272 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ENFORCE CERTAIN BLIGHT REGULATIONS WITHOUT PROVIDING NOTICE OR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REMEDIATE.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 273 · AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 274 · AN ACT CONCERNING NONRESIDENT LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR REPEAT BUILDING AND FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 275 · AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES IN PUBLISHING CERTAIN BUDGET INFORMATION.
Sent February 19, 2026 · Reported out after 15 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 276 · AN ACT REQUIRING MUNICIPALITIES TO POST MONTHLY REPORTS CONCERNING REVENUE AND CERTAIN EXPENDITURES.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026