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HB05475

An Act Concerning Oversight Of Permitting Processes Of The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05475 mandates an assessment of the permitting processes of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Connecticut HB05475 requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to evaluate and report on methods to streamline the permitting process. This includes assessing the use of artificial intelligence for preliminary reviews, identifying permits suitable for third-party permitting, and exploring the feasibility of an expedited review process with increased fees. The report, due by January 1, 2027, will include recommendations for legislative changes.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference)

12 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Government Oversight Public Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment

Mar 18

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 18

House

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Environment