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This bill requires that any lease between the Commissioner of Agriculture or the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and a farmer for state-owned agricultural land must include a provision that prevents the eviction of the farmer without explicit approval from both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. Specifically, the bill mandates that even if a lease is renewed or newly entered into after the bill's effective date, the farmer cannot be evicted from the state-owned property unless the state legislature votes to approve such an eviction. This proposed legislation aims to provide additional protection for farmers who are currently farming on state-owned land, ensuring they cannot be removed from their agricultural leases without legislative oversight and consent. The bill would apply to new and renewed leases and takes effect immediately upon passage, representing a significant change in how evictions of farmers from state properties would be handled.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment Committee (J)

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