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CT HB05106
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Michel
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AI Summary
- Amends section 22a-20a of Connecticut's general statutes to strengthen environmental justice protections in the public participation process
- Requires the department or council to deny permit applications if less harmful alternatives to the proposed facility exist, allowing applicants to resubmit with modifications
- Mandates denial or conditional approval of permits that would cause unreasonably higher cumulative environmental impacts on environmental justice communities compared to other state communities on average
- Allows approval of permits that serve a compelling public interest in affected environmental justice communities, provided conditions are imposed to protect public health and the environment
- Introduced by Rep. Michel, 146th District, referred to Committee on Environment
Legislative Description
An Act Augmenting The State's Environmental Justice Statute.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
1/9/2023
Committee Referrals
Environment1/9/2023
Full Bill Text
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