Substitute for Raised H.B. No. 5523
Session Year 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING A TRIBAL WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL.

To establish a cooperative framework between the state and Native American tribes for the shared stewardship of wildlife and fisheries resources and expand conservation participation for tribal members, while supporting tribal food sovereignty and resource management infrastructure.

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• HB05147 - AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REGARDING THE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS STATUTES.
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  Commissions 

 

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• HB05226 - AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
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  Fishing licenses 

 

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  Permits 

 

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  Wildlife 

 

• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
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  Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of 

 

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• HB05153 - AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RELATED STATUTES.
• HB05154 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
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• HB05248 - AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND TRANSMISSION PLANNING.
• HB05290 - AN ACT CONCERNING COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
• HB05330 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WILDLIFE ACTION PLANS.
• HB05332 - AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN BOATING REGULATIONS.
• HB05333 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF STRIPED BASS FISHING IN THE STATE, A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH PASSAGES.
• HB05334 - AN ACT CONCERNING RIPARIAN AREAS.
• HB05335 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY CAPACITY OF BURR POND STATE PARK IN TORRINGTON.
• HB05337 - AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM INCENTIVES.
• HB05339 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMITTING OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS.
• HB05340 - AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
• HB05470 - AN ACT CONCERNING HYBRID SCHOOL BUSES.
• HB05475 - AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF PERMITTING PROCESSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
• HB05520 - AN ACT CONCERNING FISH PASSAGES.
• HB05521 - AN ACT CONCERNING STERILE CULTIVARS, APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS AS FILL AND THE REVISION OF CERTAIN HOUSING-RELATED STATUTES.
• HB05522 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS.
• HB05524 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
• HB05525 - AN ACT CONCERNING A RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
• HB05526 - AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCITY FOR CERTAIN INLAND WATERS FISHING LICENSES.
• HB05551 - AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITING COUNCIL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN UTILITY EXPENDITURES.
• HB05575 - AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE CITY OF SHELTON.
• SB00021 - AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.
• SB00145 - AN ACT STUDYING THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN STATE LAKES AND THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS RELATED TO SUCH REMEDIATION.
• SB00146 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CROPS AND LIVESTOCK FROM CERTAIN WILDLIFE.
• SB00147 - AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING AEROSOL PAINTS UNDER THE PAINT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
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• SB00246 - AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.
• SB00263 - AN ACT CONCERNING WATER SAFETY AND SWIM INSTRUCTION.
• SB00299 - AN ACT CONCERNING REDEMPTION OF OUT-OF-STATE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS.
• SB00306 - AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY.
• SB00315 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF STERILE CARP IN PACHAUG POND.
• SB00316 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE TESTING OF SOILS AT CERTAIN SOLAR FACILITIES.
• SB00317 - AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
• SB00319 - AN ACT CONCERNING BATTERY-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT FUNDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES, REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS.
• SB00320 - AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP CONCERNING ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES AND ELECTRIC GRID CAPACITY PLANNING.
• SB00416 - AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MODERNIZATION.
• SB00418 - AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERMITTING PROCESSES.
• SB00421 - AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF DOUBLE UTILITY POLES.
• SB00422 - AN ACT CONCERNING BIOMASS FACILITIES.
• SB00426 - AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT OF ENERGY REGULATION IN THE STATE.
• SB00452 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF LIGHTER-THAN-AIR BALLOONS.
• SB00453 - AN ACT CONCERNING A CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES.
• SB00455 - AN ACT CONCERNING JURISDICTION OVER FARMING OCCURRING ON CERTAIN STATE LANDS.
• SB00456 - AN ACT CONCERNING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
• SB00457 - AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S BOTTLE BILL.
• SB00522 - AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND TO THE TOWN OF KILLINGWORTH.
• SB00524 - AN ACT CONVEYING A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF EASTON.