CT SB00393

Establishes a task force to study methods for cooling residential buildings with multiple dwelling units, including apartment buildings and college dormitories, to safe temperature ranges during peak heat months.

Task force shall determine a safe temperature range for residents and identify affordable, energy-efficient cooling methods to provide comfortable and safe living environments.

Task force membership includes 12 categories of appointees: representatives from home building and landlord organizations, housing authorities, University of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, three joint standing committees of the General Assembly (housing, public health, higher education and employment), and three state commissioners (Public Health, Housing, Energy and Environmental Protection).

All initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the effective date, with the first meeting scheduled within 60 days; the Speaker of the House and Senate President Pro Tempore shall select task force chairpersons.

Task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the housing joint standing committee no later than January 1, 2022, and shall terminate upon report submission or January 1, 2022, whichever is later.