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CT SB00419

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Transportation must assess whether tree removal projects of one acre or larger adjacent to state highways will destroy or adversely modify essential habitat for endangered or threatened species before commencing work
  • Assessment must evaluate whether the project would reduce habitat viability, kill or injure species, or appreciably reduce their likelihood of survival
  • Commissioner of Transportation must provide a copy of the assessment to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and the joint standing committee on environment prior to project commencement
  • Requirement becomes effective upon passage of the bill

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Vegetation Management By The Department Of Transportation.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/16

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Environment3/5/2020

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