# Connecticut SB 00145: AN ACT STUDYING THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN STATE LAKES AND THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS RELATED TO SUCH REMEDIATION.

Connecticut SB 00145, AN ACT STUDYING THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN STATE LAKES AND THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS RELATED TO SUCH REMEDIATION., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Environment Committee; status failed, last action 2026-02-13 (Public Hearing 02/20) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Connecticut SB 00145
- State: Connecticut
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT STUDYING THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN STATE LAKES AND THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS RELATED TO SUCH REMEDIATION.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-11
- Last action: 2026-02-13, Public Hearing 02/20
- Sponsor: Environment Committee
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: environment
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

To examine the most effective methods and protocols for the remediation of hydrilla in state lakes, including ways to expedite permits for such remediation.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Environment Committee
- Cosponsor: Craig C. Fishbein (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Stephen G. Harding (Republican), Senate

## Actions (2)

- 2026-02-13: Public Hearing 02/20 (legislature)
- 2026-02-11: Referred to Joint Committee on Environment (legislature)

## Bill text

- Raised Bill, 2026-02-11: [PDF](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00145-R00-SB.PDF)

## Related bills

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- SB 00137: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD. (signed)
- HB 05563: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL FOR AIRPORTS, HELIPORTS, VERTIPORTS, RESTRICTED LANDING AREAS A… (signed)
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## Sources
- [Raised Bill (PDF)](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00145-R00-SB.PDF)

## Related
- [SB 00191: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY PILOT PROGRAM.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00191-2026)
- [SB 00137: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00137-2026)
- [HB 05563: AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROPOSALS, CERTIFIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05563-2026)
- [HB 05509: AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05509-2026)
- [HB 05518: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING S…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05518-2026)
- [HB 05442: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-HB05442-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/CT-SB00145-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).