AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF HARTFORD COUNTY.

This bill amends the charter of the Metropolitan District of Hartford County to update how the district organizes its internal leadership and manages public notice for new rules. It allows district boards and commissions to appoint their own chairpersons and officers from within their membership, while clarifying that district employees cannot serve on the board of commissioners or its committees. The legislation also modifies how proposed ordinances are published and made available to the public, requiring full publication in a newspaper with substantial circulation in the district, though summaries may be used for non-appropriation ordinances with specific disclaimers. Additionally, the bill updates the maximum fines for ordinance violations to $250 and sets new requirements for the district attorney, who must have at least five years of practice and reside in the district or a nearby municipality. These changes take effect on October 1, 2026.