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CT HB07143

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 15-120j of the general statutes regarding Tweed-New Haven Airport authority powers and duties, effective upon passage.

  • Authorizes the airport authority to manage, operate, and improve the airport as an economic development asset for 13 south-central Connecticut municipalities including New Haven, Hamden, Branford, and Wallingford.

  • Grants the authority 14 enumerated powers including contracting for construction and services, borrowing funds, issuing bonds, acquiring property, and employing staff.

  • Removes the existing restriction that Runway 2-20 shall not exceed 5,600 linear feet, eliminating the constraint on runway length by striking the prior limitation language.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Length Of Runway 2-20 At Tweed-new Haven Airport.

Last Action

File Number 418

4/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/20/2019

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