AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR COMBATTING INVASIVE SPECIES.
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SB 338 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR COMBATTING INVASIVE SPECIES.
Last action — REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to SB 338 establishes a "community investment account" within the General Fund and outlines how its funds will be allocated every three months. Notable changes include adding provisions for auditing the expenditure of funds by lake authorities and granting funds for controlling invasive species in lakes. Additionally, specific funding amounts for various agricultural and preservation programs have been detailed, emphasizing support for local agriculture and historic preservation initiatives. This structured allocation and oversight could enhance the effectiveness and accountability of fund distribution related to community investments.
General Assembly RaisedSubstitute Bill No.
338 February Session, 2018 LCO*_____SB00338ENV___032318____* No.AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR COMBATTING INVASIVE SPECIES.
1290 *01290_______ENV* Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT Introduced by:
(ENV) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR COMBATTING INVASIVE SPECIES.
SubsectionSection (a) of section 4-66aa of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2018):
(4) twenty-five per cent to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for municipal open space grants and grants to lake authorities or associations for the control of invasive species, providedprovided: any such grant to a lake authority for such purposes shall not exceed one-third of the reasonable costs for such control measures or project;
(A) Any such grant to a lake authority or association for such purposes shall not exceed one-third of the reasonable costs for such control measures or project, (B) any such grant shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, and (C) any such lake shall provide for access by members of the general public;
(c) Prior to the distribution of any funds to a lake authority or association pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Auditors of Public Accounts shall, within available resources, conduct a forensic accounting of the expenditure of funds from the community investment account for the two preceding fiscal years and provide a report to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to budgetary appropriations and the environment not later than January 1, 2019.
Section 1 October 1, 2018 4-66aa(a)4-66aa StatementENV ofJoint Purpose:Favorable Subst.
To provide funds through the community investment account for combatting invasive species that affect lakes.
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Action History
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REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations
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FILE NO. 284
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SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 156
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FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
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RPTD. OUT OF LCO
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REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/04/18
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FILED WITH LCO
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Joint Favorable Substitute
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PUBLIC HEARING 0316
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
Sponsors
- Environment Committee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Environment Committee
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (186)
186 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 338?
- SB 338 is sponsored by Environment Committee.
- What is the current status of SB 338?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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