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CT SB01062
Bill
Status
Passed
7/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the State Bond Commission to issue up to $2 million in bonds for fiscal year 2009 for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's bikeway, pedestrian walkway, and greenway grant program
- Grant funds may be used for planning, design, land acquisition, construction, publications, equipment, and trail amenities such as parking lots, toilet buildings, signs, and benches for bikeways and multiuse trails
- Eligible projects include bicycle trails completing sections of the Connecticut East Coast Greenway, bikeways connecting to the East Coast Greenway, bikeways in the State Recreational Trails Plan, and other locally supported trails
- Requires a 20 percent local match (10 percent for multi-municipal projects) using municipal, federal, state, nonprofit, or private funds, plus local responsibility for maintenance
- Allows the Department to use up to 5 percent of total allocation for administrative purposes, with an advisory committee established under section 23-102 to advise on fund allocation
Legislative Description
An Act Providing Continued Funding For The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection's Recreation Trails Program.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/2/2015
Committee Referrals
Environment3/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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