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This bill proposes changes to the Connecticut Siting Council's composition and hearing requirements starting October 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill mandates that for any Siting Council proceeding, the council must include a local elector from the municipality where a facility is proposed. This local representative would be appointed by the municipality's chief elected official, or by the regional council of governments if the facility spans multiple municipalities. The local representative would serve as a nonvoting member and must adhere to existing confidentiality rules. Additionally, if a proposed facility would impact ten or more properties within a single municipality, the Siting Council would be required to hold a public hearing in that municipality. The goal of these provisions is to increase local input and transparency in the Siting Council's decision-making process by ensuring direct local representation and providing opportunities for community feedback when significant numbers of properties are affected by a proposed facility.

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