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This bill proposes to amend Connecticut state law by expanding the membership of the Siting Council to include representatives from environmental nonprofit organizations and residents of environmental justice communities. The Siting Council is likely a state regulatory body responsible for making decisions about the location and approval of major infrastructure or energy projects. By adding these new representatives, the bill aims to increase diverse perspectives and community input in the council's decision-making process, particularly from groups that are often disproportionately affected by environmental and infrastructure developments. Environmental justice communities are typically defined as neighborhoods or populations that experience higher levels of environmental pollution and related health risks, often in low-income or minority areas. The proposed change would help ensure that these communities have a direct voice in discussions about projects that could impact their local environment and quality of life.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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