CT HB06748

Motor vehicle dealership and repair shop license applicants must obtain certificate of approval from the zoning enforcement official (rather than various designated local boards) affirming compliance with zoning regulations, plus approvals from local building official and fire marshal, effective July 1, 2023.

Creates new infraction for trespassing on public water supply watershed land owned or managed by a water company without consent, with $90 fine, effective October 1, 2023.

Expands "move over" law to apply to all highways (removing two-lane requirement), requires drivers to reduce speed and move over one lane when approaching stationary or slow emergency vehicles, with penalties including up to $2,500 fine for injuries and $10,000 for deaths, effective October 1, 2023.

Establishes Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Advisory Board within Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with 14 members representing environmental, automotive, consumer, and transportation interests, effective upon passage.

Connecticut Airport Authority must obtain approval from municipal legislative body before purchasing any airport owned by a municipality, effective July 1, 2023.