Bills & Legislation

AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY RESPONSE BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES AFTER OUTAGES.

To promote accountability for service outages and to protect consumers of Internet and telecommunications services.

Tony HwangRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING A REPORT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONCERNING BATTERY STORAGE.

To require a report by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection on the effectiveness of battery storage technology and such technology's impact on ratepayer bills and the environment.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN ZERO-CARBON POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ABOVE WHOLESALE RATES.

To prohibit the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection from entering into or approving any power purchase agreement with a zero-carbon electricity generating source if such agreement provides for the purchase of electricity at a rate that exceeds the wholesale rate.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT CREATING A CONNECTICUT ENERGY DATA ACCESS BILL OF RIGHTS.

To allow public access to data needed to set informed climate targets and accurately monitor progress against such targets.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE CASES.

To enhance public awareness and participation in electricity distribution rate review.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL HARDSHIP PROGRAMS WITH GAS OR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES.

To create income eligibility criteria for any hardship program with any gas or electric distribution company based on serious illness or disability.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT AMENDING SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, IMPOSING COSTS OF CERTAIN POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ON CUSTOMERS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND REPEALING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE STANDARD BILLING FORMAT FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES.

To (1) make certain agreements for the purchase of electricity from nuclear power generating facilities unenforceable unless such agreements are subject to solicitation conducted in coordination with two or more other states, (2) impose costs of electricity purchased from nuclear power generating facilities pursuant to certain power purchase agreements on users of municipal electric utilities, and (3) repeal changes to the standard billing format for customers of electric distribution companies imposed by section 14 of public act 23-102.

Matthew L. LesserDemocrat

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PAY FOR ANY SURVEY OF A STATE-OWNED LAKE THAT SAID DEPARTMENT REQUIRES.

To require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to pay for any survey of a state-owned lake when said department requires such survey to be performed.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING THE TESTING FOR PFAS WHENEVER A WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT APPLIES FOR EXPANSION.

To test for PFAS when a waste-to-energy facility seeks to expand its facility.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BOTTLE BILL.

To exempt beverage containers that contain local orchard product from the requirements of the bottle bill.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT TO FOLLOW FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS.

To discontinue the state's use of California vehicle emission standards.

Jeff GordonRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BLACK BEAR HUNTING IN LITCHFIELD COUNTY.

To authorize black bear hunting in Litchfield County.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BASELINE FOR PFAS REMEDIATION OF REAL PROPERTY.

To establish a baseline for the remediation of PFAS on real property.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT EXEMPTING VETERANS FROM THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE.

To exempt veterans from the Passport to the Parks fee.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT EXEMPTING SENIOR CITIZENS FROM THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE.

To exempt senior citizens from the Passport to the Parks fee.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT LIMITING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE TO ONE VEHICLE OWNED BY ANY INDIVIDUAL.

To limit the application of the Passport to the Parks fee to one vehicle owned by an individual rather than each vehicle owned by such individual.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE KILLING OF BLACK BEAR THAT INJURE OR KILL LIVESTOCK OR OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

To permit a person to kill a black bear that attacks such person's livestock.

Eric C. BerthelRepublican

AN ACT SAFEGUARDING CONNECTICUT'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT.

To ensure a healthier and more resilient ecosystem for future generations and foster conservation and environmental stewardship for a thriving and sustainable Connecticut.

INTRODUCER WITHDRAWN

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF GROTON.

To adjust the education cost-sharing grant for the Town of Groton for the educational costs of children associated with the military base.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION RECIPROCITY.

To require teacher certification reciprocity for teachers licensed in good standing in another state for not less than ten years, subject to passing any required background checks.

Heather S. SomersRepublican

AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY REDUCE ITS MINIMUM BUDGET REQUIREMENT WHEN IT EXPERIENCES A DECLINE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT OR CONSOLIDATES SCHOOLS.

To provide mandate relief by allowing school districts greater authority to reduce their education budgets when there is reduced student enrollment or consolidation of schools.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT PROTECTING A PARENT'S RIGHTS TO OPT THEIR CHILDREN OUT OF EDUCATION COURSES OR CLASSES PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

To allow parents to meaningfully participate in the education process by ensuring that parents remain the ultimate authority in what their children are being taught in school.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING STATE AGENCIES FROM CHARGING SERVICE FEES FOR PAYMENTS MADE BY CERTAIN MEANS.

To prohibit state agencies from charging payors a service fee for payment by means of a credit card, charge card or debit card.

Rob SampsonRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMBINED PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGE, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, LIMITING RATES ALLOWED UNDER CERTAIN POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND REMOVING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

To (1) remove the Combined Public Benefits Charge from consumer electric bills, (2) redefine "Class I renewable energy source" to include electricity generated from any hydropower or nuclear power generating facility, (3) prohibit the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection or electric distribution companies from entering into a power purchase agreement if the price for electricity under such agreement exceeds one hundred fifty per cent of the wholesale price of electricity, and (4) remove the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

INTRODUCER WITHDRAWN

AN ACT REQUIRING LOCAL REPRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

To require local representation on the Connecticut Siting Council and require local public hearings if a Siting Council proposal impacts a certain number of properties in a given municipality.

John A. KisselRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING SOIL TESTING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL SOLAR ARRAYS.

To require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to test for soil contamination for nonresidential solar arrays.

John A. KisselRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PATROL ALL MAJOR LAKES IN THE STATE DURING BOATING SEASON.

To enhance safety for residents who utilize the major lakes in the state.

Stephen G. HardingRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE LEVEL OF HYDRILLA IN STATE LAKES FOR PURPOSES OF REMEDIATION.

To study the threat to state lakes posed by hydrilla and the funding required to remediate such threat.

Stephen G. HardingRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO SUBMIT PLANS FOR ANY SIGNIFICANT TREE CUTTING UNDERTAKEN BY SAID AGENCY.

To require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to submit plans, in advance, for any significant tree removal projects to the General Assembly.

Stephen G. HardingRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT TRANSIT.

To ensure the Greater Bridgeport Transit receives funding that is proportional to its ridership and service area.

Christopher RosarioDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR SPEEDING AND RECKLESS DRIVING.

To increase penalties for speeding and reckless driving.

Irene M. HainesRepublican

AN ACT NAMING A COMMUTER LOT IN THE TOWN OF GRISWOLD IN HONOR OF FRANKLIN DELANO STEPHEN EVERETT.

To name a commuter lot in the town of Griswold in honor of Franklin Delano Stephen Everett in recognition of his enthusiasm, friendship with the trucking community and positive impact on the town of Griswold.

Brian LanoueRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION TO DEVELOP A PLAN REGARDING TECHNOLOGIES OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.

To require the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to develop a plan for investigating and addressing technologies of unknown origin.

Christopher RosarioDemocrat

AN ACT CONCERNING VACCINES FOR ANIMALS.

To allow veterinarians to make decisions that are in the best interest of an animal's health and to prevent animals from being overvaccinated.

Nicole Klarides-DitriaRepublican

AN ACT ALLOWING EACH MUNICIPALITY THE OPTION TO ASSIGN ITS OWN PRIMARY SERVICE AREA RESPONDER.

To provide municipalities with greater flexibility in providing emergency medical services to their residents.

Irene M. HainesRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

To prohibit state and municipal governments from exercising the use of eminent domain for certain commercial purposes.

Tami ZawistowskiRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEADLINE FOR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS.

To change the deadline by which a property tax assessment appeal may be made to a board of assessment appeals.

Greg S. HowardRepublican

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES.

To increase the maximum penalty for violation of certain municipal regulations and ordinances to one thousand dollars and adjust such amount for inflation annually.

Irene M. HainesRepublican

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE TRADES INDUSTRY.

To study the effect of artificial intelligence on the trades industry.

Brian LanoueRepublican

AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE STATE WORKFORCE.

To study the practicality and use of increased artificial intelligence by the state and automation of the size and scope of the state workforce.

Brian LanoueRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE HIRING RATIO FOR CERTAIN SKILLED TRADES.

To build a stronger and well-trained workforce to meet the growing need for resiliency, efficiency and infrastructure.

Greg S. HowardRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES THAT ARE DIGITALLY ALTERED OR CREATED THROUGH THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

To criminalize the nonconsensual creation and dissemination of "deep fake" pornography.

Christie M. CarpinoRepublican

AN ACT INCLUDING CURRENT CONSTRUCTION IN THE CALCULATION OF THE TEN PER CENT THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE EXEMPTION.

To include mobile manufactured homes and affordable housing developments under construction in the calculation of the ten per cent threshold for exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure.

Donna VeachRepublican

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITH AQUIFERS.

To create an exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure for a municipality in which an aquifer protection area is located.

Greg S. HowardRepublican

AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF MUNICIPALITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCEDURE.

To expand the definition of municipality to include any village for purposes of the affordable housing land use appeals procedure.

Greg S. HowardRepublican

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF THE TEN PER CENT THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE.

To include dwelling units that meet certain income requirements in the calculation of the ten per cent threshold for the affordable housing appeals procedure.

Greg S. HowardRepublican

AN ACT INCREASING THE INCOME LIMITS OF THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY'S FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

To increase the income limits of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's first-time homebuyer assistance programs for individuals employed in certain professions.

Lezlye ZupkusRepublican