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CT SB00319
CT SB00319An Act Concerning Battery-powered Lawn Equipment Funding For Municipalities, Regional Schools And Commercial Landscapers.
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To transition to battery powered leaf blowers and related equipment throughout the state.
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate a statewide transition to battery-powered lawn equipment by establishing funding mechanisms for various entities. Specifically, it directs the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to revive the 2010 Lawn Equipment Exchange Fund, making it available to municipalities and regional school districts starting October 1, 2027, to help them acquire this cleaner technology. Additionally, the Connecticut Green Bank, a state-supported financial institution, is tasked with developing a loan program or specific loan products by January 31, 2028, to assist Connecticut-registered commercial landscapers in purchasing or leasing battery-operated lawn equipment, utilizing its existing authority and resources to make this transition more accessible for businesses.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Hector Arzeno (D),
Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),
Lucy Dathan (D),
Josh Elliott (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Julie Kushner (D),
Mary LaMark Muir (D),
Geraldo Reyes (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Environment Committee (Joint)
Last Action
File Number 458 (on 04/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00319&which_year=2026 |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 458 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026SB-00319-R000458-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 458 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026SB-00319-R000458-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00319-R01-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00319-R00-SB.PDF |
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