Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5153: AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning minor revisions to department of energy and environmental protection related statutes. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES. Assembly convened: Section 1. Subsection (c) of section 7-131d of the 2026 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage): (c) Grants may be made under the protected open space and watershed land acquisition grant program established under subsection (a) of this section for restoration or protection of natural features or habitats of, or for repurposing for urban agricultural use on, open space already owned by a (1) distressed municipality, as defined in section 329p, (2) targeted investment community, as defined in section 32-222, (3) municipality, provided such open space is located in an environmental justice community, as defined in section 22a-20a, or is immediately adjacent to a United States census block group described in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 22a-20a, or (4) nonprofit land conservation organization, provided such open space is located in a distressed municipality, targeted investment community or environmental justice community or is immediately adjacent to a United States census block group described in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 22a-20a. Substitute House Bill No. 5153 Such restoration or protection may include, but need not be limited to, (A) wetland, wildlife or plant habitat restoration or restoration of other sites …
Sponsors
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88) · primary sponsor
- Robert Sampson (R, 16)
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121)
- Brandon Chafee (D, 33)
- John-Michael Parker (D, 101)
- Aundre Bumgardner (D, 41)
- Farley Santos (D, 109)
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-124
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 537
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 381 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 190 (May 1, 2026): 143 yea, 0 nay, passed
- ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 4, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: State grants to municipalities, Conservation easements, Electric vehicles, Dams, School districts, Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of, Conservation restrictions, Distressed municipalities
Common questions
- What is HB5153?
- HB5153 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.
- What does HB5153 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning minor revisions to department of energy and environmental protection related statutes. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5153?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5153?
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5153?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05153&which_year=2026
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