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CT SB00306
Bill
Status
6/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Commerce Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes an office of the permit ombudsman to expedite permit application reviews for projects meeting specified criteria, effective October 1, 2016
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Expands eligibility for expedited permit review to include projects that develop bioscience businesses, in addition to existing categories like job creation, brownfield development, and green technology businesses
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Requires the permit ombudsman to provide guidance and assistance to bioscience businesses seeking expedited review and approval of permits required by local zoning authorities
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Allows the commissioner to deem additional projects eligible for expedited permitting based on economic impact factors including wage levels, economic diversification, capital investment, and consistency with state and municipal economic development priorities
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Excludes projects whose primary purpose is waste disposal, electrical power production, natural resource extraction, oil production, or pipeline construction from expedited permit review
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Office Of The Permit Ombudsman And Assistance For Bioscience Companies.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/9/2016