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HB 6223 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING SOURCE WATER PROTECTION.

HB 6223 requires the Siting Council to notify water utilities about solar and renewable energy project applications and evaluate their impact on watersheds and public water supplies. It also mandates the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to create protective zones (riparian buffers) along rivers and in floodplains to limit development and prevent water contamination. The bill directly affects water utilities, renewable energy developers, and state agencies managing water resources. Its core purpose is to safeguard drinking water sources and quality by regulating development near critical water areas.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires evaluation of renewable energy projects' impact on water resources, facilitating responsible development and protecting watersheds while supporting renewable energy integration.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates riparian buffers to prevent water contamination and protect watersheds, directly advancing environmental protection per bill's mandates.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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