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CT HB05570

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Christine Palm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 22a-20a of the general statutes to enhance public participation in the environmental justice permitting process.
  • Requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Siting Council to consider both current and future cumulative polluting effects on air, water, land, and quality of life when issuing permits for polluting facilities.
  • Focuses on protecting vulnerable populations from cumulative environmental impacts in the permitting process.
  • Aims to address historical injustices in the environmental permitting process and strengthen environmental and public health protections under Connecticut's environmental justice law.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Environmental Justice.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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