CT SB00979

Establishes a task force to study the current and anticipated future impact of climate change on Connecticut, including effects on residents, municipalities, the insurance industry, and insurance cost and availability.

Task force composition includes 11 members: two appointed by House speaker (insurance and environmental science experts), two by Senate president pro tempore, one each by House and Senate majority leaders, one each by House and Senate minority leaders, the Insurance Commissioner, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, and two appointed by the Governor.

All task force appointments must be made within 30 days of the effective date, with the first meeting scheduled within 60 days.

Task force must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on insurance by January 1, 2020.

Task force terminates on the date it submits its report or January 1, 2020, whichever is later.