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CT HB05121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

David Michel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to discontinue the issuance of trawling permits in the state's marine waters
  • Aims to reduce bycatch and waste of biodiversity that is killed but not landed during trawling operations
  • Seeks to reduce emissions and environmental impact from trawler vessels
  • Referred to the Committee on Environment
  • Introduced by Rep. Michel (146th District) in the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Discontinuing The Permitting Of Trawlers In The Marine Waters Of The State.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment1/10/2023

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