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CT HB06042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Cafero

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to create a comprehensive plan for improvements to Connecticut's three largest ports located in Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London.

  • Plan must identify necessary improvements including dredging to accommodate larger vessels and increased container traffic at the state ports.

  • Plan should leverage water-railroad transshipment capabilities to facilitate commodity distribution throughout Connecticut and southern New England.

  • Aims to invest in existing port infrastructure to support economic development in the state.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Comprehensive Plan For The Improvement Of State Ports.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/13

2/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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