ConnecticutState officials would transfer High Meadows land to Hamden with approval
The measure would require state officials to offer Hamden a roughly 50-acre parcel and its improvements for $1.5 million, subject to state review and a 2027 deadline.
What it does
State officials would transfer about 50 acres and its improvements to Hamden for $1.5 million plus costs, subject to review-board approval and a June 30, 2027 deadline.
Argument forA completed transfer could place the parcel and its improvements under Hamden's control instead of the state's.
Argument againstThe transfer might remain incomplete after the extended deadline, leaving Hamden without the property while the state retains care and control.
More detail
The Commissioner of Administrative Services would convey the parcel and its improvements to Hamden. The parcel is about 50.29 acres at 825 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden and includes the former High Meadows facility. Hamden would pay $1.5 million plus the state's administrative costs for the conveyance. The State Properties Review Board must approve the conveyance. If the transfer is not completed by the deadline, Hamden may request an extension of up to six months, and Hamden would reimburse the state for actual extension-related costs. The land and improvements would remain under state care and control until the conveyance occurs. The provision would take effect from passage, and the conveyance must occur by June 30, 2027, unless the commissioner grants the permitted extension.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 4SIGNED BY Governor Ned LamontBecame Law
- May 29TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 29TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- May 20SPECIAL ACT 26-16
- May 6
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 311. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE
- May 5SENATE PASSEDPassed Senate
- May 1SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 513
- May 1FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- Apr 30IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote 158. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 30HOUSE PASSEDPassed House
- Apr 16FILE NO. 675
- Apr 16HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 449
- Apr 16FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Apr 16RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- Apr 10REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/15/26Minor
- Apr 7FILED WITH LCOMinor
- Apr 6Joint FavorableMinor
- Mar 27PUBLIC HEARING 0401
- Mar 26REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government OversightIntroduced
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