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CT HB05415

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must develop an early detection and rapid response plan for newly discovered terrestrial invasive species by October 1, 2018.

  • Plan shall include public education regarding invasive species and training and coordination of volunteers for invasive plant control projects.

  • Plan shall establish processes for listing newly discovered terrestrial invasive plants on the state's list of invasive or potentially invasive plants under Connecticut General Statutes section 22a-381.

  • Effective date is October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection To Prepare A Plan For The Rapid Detection And Eradication Of Newly Discovered Terrestrial Invasive Species.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

5/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/10/2017
Environment1/11/2017

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