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Members debate local representation on Siting Council as committee advances bill

Environment Committee · March 5, 2026
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The committee advanced SB 144 on local representation to the Connecticut Siting Council after members debated prior governor vetoes, potential access to privileged information, and options such as a Council of Governments seat to address concerns.

The Environment Committee voted March 4 to send SB 144, which would provide local representation on the Connecticut Siting Council, to the floor after members discussed concerns about privileged information and prior vetoes.

Representative Demo noted Governor Lamont had vetoed a nearly identical bill…

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