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CT HB05540
Bill
Status
Passed
6/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires the Water Planning Council to prepare a comprehensive state water plan by July 1, 2017, addressing water resource management including climate change resilience, data needs, and regional planning
- State water plan must identify water availability and quality, project future demands, recommend resource utilization balancing public supply with economic and environmental needs, and propose infrastructure upgrades and land use measures
- Mandates a public review and comment period of at least 120 days with notice on agency websites, at least one public hearing, and a summary report of all comments and plan revisions
- Requires joint standing committees to conduct a joint public hearing and submit the plan to the General Assembly for adoption by affirmative vote, with rejected plans returned to the Water Planning Council for revision
- Plan becomes effective upon General Assembly adoption; if not adopted within 24 months of original submittal, the plan is forwarded to the Governor for adoption or rejection
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The State Water Plan.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/9/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Health3/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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