AN ACT IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY TO ELIMINATE THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MARINE PILOT LICENSE.

This bill eliminates the $105.48 fee charged to marine pilots when they receive or renew their state licenses, directly affecting the seven currently licensed pilots in Connecticut. The legislation repeals specific sections of state statutes that required payment of this fee and adjusts the definition of license revenues to exclude the pilot licensing charges. Effective October 1, 2026, the Connecticut Port Authority will no longer collect this fee, resulting in an estimated annual revenue loss of less than $1,000 for the agency.