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CT SB00085

Bill

Status

Passed

5/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals previous requirement to phase out long-term camping site leases at state shore parks over five years
  • Limits camping site leases to the same camping party to three weeks per camping season, with option for additional three-week periods if party vacates for minimum five days between leases
  • Authorizes Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to adopt regulations establishing lease length limits, effective until June 30, 2013 or upon regulation adoption, whichever is later
  • Establishes pilot program for 2013 season allowing five percent of shore park camping sites to be leased without daily limitations at 150 percent of 2012 nightly fees
  • Requires commissioner to report to joint standing committees by February 1, 2014 on pilot program implementation, impact on site availability, camper feedback, and recommendations for program changes

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Campground Reservations At Certain State Parks.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding4/18/2012
Environment2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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