Bill Text: CT SB00285 | 2017 | General Assembly | Introduced

Connecticut Senate Bill 285 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: An Act Concerning The Suspension Of Certain Civil Penalties Assessed By The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection On Business Entities Pursuant To The Regulations Of Connecticut State Agencies.

Spectrum: Committee Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-05-25 - Senate Recommitted to Environment [SB00285 Detail]

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General Assembly		*Proposed Bill No. 285*
*January Session, 2017*		LCO No. 1652
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Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT
Introduced by:
SEN. FASANO, 34th Dist. SEN. WITKOS, 8th Dist.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE OFFSET OF CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINES THROUGH INVESTMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That section 22-6a of the general statutes be amended to authorize the offsetting of fines imposed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection through investment by such person or business in investments in environmental remediations that remedy the environmental damage caused by such violations and help to prevent such future violations.

Statement of Purpose:

To reduce regulatory burdens and promote investments by businesses in environmental remediation.