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SB 1495 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S REVIEW OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY.

SB 1495 requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) commissioner to specifically assess whether surplus state property could host renewable energy facilities, in addition to existing considerations like open space or mission support. This update modifies existing law (section 4b-21 of the general statutes) by adding renewable energy siting to the list of purposes DEEP must evaluate when reviewing property no longer needed by state agencies. The bill directs DEEP to notify the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) secretary in writing about this potential use within 30 days of receiving property notification. It does not create new fiscal obligations, as DEEP and OPM already have the capacity to handle this review.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExplicitly requires DEEP to assess surplus property for renewable energy facilities, adding it to mandated evaluation criteria per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates DEEP to specifically assess surplus property for renewable energy facilities, directly promoting clean energy development and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Renewable Energy
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → ENV Joint Favorable Substitute · 9 edits
MAJOR
The bill was amended to broaden its scope by adding new state agencies that can use surplus property for specific purposes. The original version focused on renewable energy facilities, while the revised version includes agriculture, veterans' housing, children and families, developmental services, administrative services, housing, and early childhood programs.
Scope change
Expanded from renewable energy facilities only to include multiple state departments with varied uses including farming, veterans' housing, homeless shelters, and early childhood education.
ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Agriculture to use property for farming or agricultural purposes.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to use property for veterans' housing.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Children and Families to use property to support the department's mission.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Developmental Services to use property to support the department's mission.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Administrative Services to use property to house state agencies or lease it.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Housing to use property for emergency shelters, transitional living facilities, or low/moderate income housing.

Added eligibility for Commissioner of Early Childhood to use property for early childhood care and education programs.

Modified Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection eligibility to include renewable energy facilities for existing or proposed state facilities, plus general mission support.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill designation from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated legislative committee status to 'ENV Joint Favorable Substitute'.

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Mar 24, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Mar 6, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
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