Environment Committee Bill Record Book 1/2/2023

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Section 2: PROPOSED HOUSE BILLS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  PHB-5138 AA LIMITING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS FEE.

REPRESENTATIVE RYAN, 139TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON, 62ND DIST.

et al

Section 3: (SENATE) COMMITTEE BILLS AND RAISED BILLS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  RSB-115 AAC EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSUMER PACKAGING.

REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST. 		02-25

  sSB-116 AAC NOTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS NEAR LAKES AND PONDS.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER-GIRVALO, 111TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
65
 369
 79
 05-03 HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-03 IN CONCURRENCE
04-13 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-13 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-24 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-13 PA 22-83
  sSB-117 AAC TREE REMOVAL ON PROPERTIES UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HENNESSY, 127TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PALM, 36TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 04-18 APP - Joint Favorable
03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
347
 438
 245
 04-20 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-20 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-13 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON APP
  sSB-118 AAC THE USE OF CERTAIN POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS.

REPRESENTATIVE HAMPTON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PALM, 36TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
66
 420
 80
 04-20 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-20 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
  RSB-119 AAC CLIMATE RESILIENCY FUNDS AND PROJECTS.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable
67
 421
 81
 04-19 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-19 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
  sSB-120 AAC THE USE OF CHLORPYRIFOS ON GOLF COURSES.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HAMPTON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE LEEPER, 132ND DIST.

et al 		02-25 04-18 APP - Joint Favorable
03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
68
 439
 82
 05-04 HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
04-20 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-20 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-13 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON APP
06-01 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-26 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-26 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-19 PA 22-142
  RSB-234 AAC THE REGULATORY SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
 03-07

  RSB-235 AAC VETERINARY REPORTING OF DOGS USED IN ANIMAL FIGHTING.

REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.
SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KLARIDES-DITRIA, 105TH DIST.

et al 		03-14 04-20 JUD - Joint Favorable
03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable
437
303
 04-19 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON JUD
  sSB-236 AAC THE USE OF BACK-UP DIESEL GENERATORS FOR PURPOSES OF PEAK SHAVING.

REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MUSHINSKY, 85TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
241
192
  sSB-237 AAC THE FUNDING OF FISH HATCHERIES.

REPRESENTATIVE BUCKBEE, 67TH DIST. 		03-14 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
438
304
  sSB-238 AAC REVISIONS TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENT RELATED STATUTES.

REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KENNEDY, 119TH DIST. 		03-07 04-20 JUD - Joint Favorable
03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
350
 561
 248
 05-04 HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 IN CONCURRENCE
05-04 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-13 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON JUD
05-31 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-26 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-26 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-19 PA 22-143
  sSB-239 AA PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN RODENTICIDES FOR THE PROTECTION OF HAWKS, RAPTORS AND OTHER WILDLIFE.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT, 88TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
308
227
  sSB-240 AAC THE USE OF SODIUM CHLORIDE TO MITIGATE SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DATHAN, 142ND DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 04-20 JUD - Joint Favorable Substitute
03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
439
662
305
 04-19 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON JUD
  sSB-241 AAC BOATING SAFETY.

REPRESENTATIVE PARKER, 101ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PALM, 36TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER-GIRVALO, 111TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
440
 445
 306
 05-04 HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-04 IN CONCURRENCE
04-20 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
04-20 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-31 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-26 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-26 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-19 PA 22-144
  RSB-242 AA ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP ON THE RESTORATION OF EEL GRASS.

SENATOR WINFIELD, 10TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CHAFEE, 33RD DIST.

et al 		03-14 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable
441
 425
 307
 04-19 SENATE PASSED
  sSB-243 AAC CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES.

REPRESENTATIVE RYAN, 139TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
351
249
  RSB-244 AAC WILDLIFE THAT CAUSES DAMAGE TO LIVESTOCK, POULTRY OR BEES.

REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WILSON, 66TH DIST. 		03-14 03-28 ENV - MOTION FAILED JFS


Section 4: (HOUSE) COMMITTEE BILLS AND RAISED BILLS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  sHB-5139 AAC EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR TIRES.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
57
 86
  sHB-5140 AAC THE HAND-HARVESTING OF HORSESHOE CRABS IN THE STATE.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HAMPTON, 16TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
228
 191
 511
 04-26 HOUSE PASSED
04-29 SEN. RECOMMITTED TO ENV
  sHB-5141 AAC THE PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FISH SPECIES.

REPRESENTATIVE DILLON, 92ND DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WILSON, 66TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GARIBAY, 60TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 04-11 JUD - Joint Favorable
03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
33
667
 72
 496
 04-26 HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
04-06 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON JUD
05-03 SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
05-23 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-17 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-17 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-10 PA 22-51
  sHB-5142 AAC EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN GAS CYLINDERS.

REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
58
510
 87
 365
 04-13 HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
05-02 SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
05-10 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-05 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-05 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-04 PA 22-27
  sHB-5143 AA ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.

REPRESENTATIVE PALM, 36TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER-GIRVALO, 111TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KAVROS DEGRAW, 17TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 04-18 APP - Joint Favorable
03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
59
 88
04-13 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON APP
  sHB-5144 AAC THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE HOUSATONIC RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MCGORTY, 122ND DIST.

et al 		02-25 04-18 APP - Joint Favorable Substitute
03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable
34
629
 73
04-13 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON APP
  sHB-5145 AAC THE USE OF PORTABLE WASTEWATER CONTAINERS.

REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GARIBAY, 60TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WILSON, 66TH DIST.

et al 		02-25 03-04 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
35
 74
 492
 05-03 IN CONCURRENCE
04-26 HOUSE PASSED
05-03 SENATE PASSED
05-23 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-17 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-17 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-10 PA 22-52
  RHB-5289 AAC THE NIGHTTIME LIGHTING OF STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT, 88TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER-GIRVALO, 111TH DIST.

et al 		03-07

  RHB-5290 AA PROHIBITING ACCESS TO STATE PARKS AND FORESTS FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT.
 03-07

  sHB-5291 AA AUTHORIZING BONDING FOR BIKEWAYS, GREENWAYS AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HAMPTON, 16TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
232
 195
04-13 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON FIN
  RHB-5292 AAC THE USE OF PINK BLAZE CLOTHING FOR HUNTING.

REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST. 		03-14 03-28 ENV - MOTION FAILED JF


  sHB-5293 AA PROHIBITING THE USE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS IN TRAVELING ANIMAL ACTS.

REPRESENTATIVE LABRIOLA, 131ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HUGHES, 135TH DIST.

et al 		03-14 04-25 JUD - Joint Favorable
03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
470
 333
04-20 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON JUD
  sHB-5294 AAC THE INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF CERTAIN BALLOONS.

REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE TURCO, 27TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.

et al 		03-14 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
471
 334
  sHB-5295 AAC AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION.

REPRESENTATIVE WILSON, 66TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GUCKER, 138TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ABERCROMBIE, 83RD DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
472
681
 335
 493
 04-27 HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
05-03 SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
05-23 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
05-17 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
05-17 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
05-10 PA 22-54
  sHB-5296 AAC THE OPEN SPACE AND WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM.

REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DATHAN, 142ND DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CHAFEE, 33RD DIST.

et al 		03-14 04-22 FIN - Joint Favorable
03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
473
 336
04-20 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON FIN
  RHB-5297 AAC THE MULTIPLICITY OF AFFECTING FACILITIES IN CERTAIN CENSUS BLOCK GROUPS IN THE STATE.

REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GUCKER, 138TH DIST.

et al 		03-14 03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable
457
 337
 503
 04-26 HOUSE PASSED
  sHB-5298 AAC WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES.

REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MUSHINSKY, 85TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE REYES, 75TH DIST.

et al 		03-07 03-18 ENV - Joint Favorable Substitute
235
 196

Section 10: REFERRED FROM THE HOUSE FLOOR

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  RHB-5118 AAC WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ANAEROBIC DIGESTION.

REPRESENTATIVE GRESKO, 121ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE HORN, 64TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

et al 		02-24 03-22 ET - Joint Favorable
323
 235
04-13 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON ENV

Section 11: GOVERNOR'S BILLS AND ECERTS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  HB-5039 AAC MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE EMISSION STANDARDS.

REPRESENTATIVE MICHEL, 146TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE WINKLER, 56TH DIST.
SENATOR HASKELL, 26TH DIST.

et al 		03-11 04-25 TRA - Joint Favorable
03-28 ENV - Joint Favorable
465
 328
04-20 REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON TRA