Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5334: AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS.
Status: Signed into law, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning riparian areas. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2026) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall utilize any state funds made available to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the purpose of the preservation of riparian areas to hire an employee to conduct training for inland wetland commissions on matters pertaining to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act, including, but not limited to, the preservation of riparian areas. Governor's Action: Approved May 20, 2026
Sponsors
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138) · primary sponsor
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
- Anne Hughes (D, 135)
- Mary Mushinsky (D, 85)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- Brandon Chafee (D, 33)
- Hector Arzeno (D, 151)
- Amy Morrin Bello (D, 28)
- Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29)
- Henry Genga (D, 10)
- Julie Kushner (D, 24)
- Martha Marx (D, 20)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-61
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Calendar Number 549
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 337 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 233 (May 4, 2026): 149 yea, 0 nay, passed
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 14, 2026): 37 yea, 9 nay, passed
- ENV Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 13, 2026): 23 yea, 11 nay, passed
Subjects: Water conservation, Wetlands, Conservation, Violations, Drainage, Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of, State funds, Waterways
Common questions
- What is HB5334?
- HB5334 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS.
- What does HB5334 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning riparian areas. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5334?
- Signed into law as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5334?
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5334?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05334&which_year=2026
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