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CT HB05004

CT HB05004
An Act Concerning The Protection Of The Environment And The Development Of Renewable Energy Sources And Associated Job Sectors.

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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
Passed
07/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To protect the state's environment while providing for the development of renewable energy sources and related job sectors in a manner that reduces costs connected with such protections and development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting clean energy development in Connecticut. The legislation sets ambitious emissions reduction goals for state agencies, targeting a 45% reduction from 2001 levels by 2030, a 70% reduction by 2040, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The bill creates a Connecticut Clean Economy Council to advise on economic development strategies related to climate mitigation and clean energy, with a focus on workforce transition and opportunities in green technology sectors. Key provisions include developing a plan for heat pump installations, establishing guidelines for environmentally sustainable purchasing, creating a nature-based solutions initiative to support carbon sequestration and ecosystem resilience, and implementing programs to improve energy efficiency in residential buildings. The bill also includes provisions for studying solar canopy opportunities, supporting benefit corporations, and developing career ladders in green technology industries. Additionally, the legislation aims to prioritize environmental justice communities and low-income residents in various clean energy and energy efficiency programs, demonstrating a holistic approach to addressing climate change that considers economic development, workforce training, and social equity.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (69)

Matthew Ritter (D)*,  Jason Rojas (D)*,  Hector Arzeno (D),  Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),  Matt Blumenthal (D),  Kevin Brown (D),  Marcus Brown (D),  Aundre Bumgardner (D),  Brandon Chafee (D),  Christine Cohen (D),  Eilish Collins Main (D),  Robin Comey (D),  Lucy Dathan (D),  Hubert Delany (D),  Pat Dillon (D),  Jason Doucette (D),  Josh Elliott (D),  Tammy Exum (D),  Kate Farrar (D),  Mary Fortier (D),  Daniel Gaiewski (D),  Jane Garibay (D),  Herron Gaston (D),  Nicholas Gauthier (D),  Fred Gee (D),  Henry Genga (D),  Bobby Gibson (D),  Jillian Gilchrest (D),  Bob Godfrey (D),  Joe Gresko (D),  Ken Gucker (D),  Gregg Haddad (D),  Jan Hochadel (D),  Anne Hughes (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Dominique Johnson (D),  Susan Johnson (D),  Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),  Sarah Keitt (D),  Julie Kushner (D),  Mary LaMark Muir (D),  Jenn Leeper (D),  Roland Lemar (D),  Martin Looney (D),  Rick Lopes (D),  Ceci Maher (D),  Rebecca Martinez (D),  Martha Marx (D),  Nicholas Menapace (D),  Amy Morrin Bello (D),  Mary Mushinsky (D),  Anthony Nolan (D),  Corey Paris (D),  John-Michael Parker (D),  Moira Rader (D),  M.D. Rahman (D),  Geraldo Reyes (D),  Kadeem Roberts (D),  Kevin Ryan (D),  Jimmy Sánchez (D),  Hilda Santiago (D),  Kaitlyn Shake (D),  Michael Shannon (D),  Travis Simms (D),  Derek Slap (D),  Frank Smith (D),  Laurie Sweet (D),  Steven Winter (D),  Kerry Wood (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 07/01/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05004&which_year=2025
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/ACT/PA/PDF/2025PA-00125-R00HB-05004-PA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10262 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-05004-R00LCO10262-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #10262 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10262-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #10301 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10301-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10301 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-05004-R00LCO10301-FNA.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 821 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-05004-R010821-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 821 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-05004-R010821-FN.PDF
Bill Analysis for HB-5004, as amended by House "A" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-05004-R01-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note for HB-5004, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 7573) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-05004-R01-FN.PDF
House Schedule A LCO# 7573 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-05004-R00HA-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7573 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-05004-R00LCO07573-FNA.PDF
House LCO Amendment #7573 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07573-R00-AMD.pdf
Bill Analysis For File Copy 449 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-05004-R000449-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 449 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-05004-R000449-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05004-R02-HB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05004-R01-HB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05004-R00-HB.PDF
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