Rep. Maria Horn

Primary HB 5219

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR THE SPRAYING OF HERBICIDES ALONG RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires railroad companies to notify the state Department of Transportation and local town officials at least 21 days before spraying herbicides along their tracks. It also mandates that these companies submit an annual vegetation management plan by February 1st, detailing which plants they intend to treat and how they plan to manage them. Local municipalities must then post these plans on their websites if they have an online presence. Finally, the bill ensures that all such plans align with the existing requirements set by the state of Massachusetts.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5355

Signed into law · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE WATER RESOURCES OF THE UPPER FARMINGTON RIVER VALLEY.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to submit a report by January 1, 2025, regarding the protection of land and water rights in the Upper Farmington River Valley. The report must specifically address potential conservation actions needed if the Department of Public Health approves requests to abandon certain waters currently used as drinking water sources. The legislation directly affects environmental officials, the state legislature, and the communities within the Upper Farmington River Valley watershed. Its primary mechanism is mandating an official assessment to determine how to safeguard these water resources in the event of future changes to their status.

Signed into law May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5004

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN CLIMATE CHANGE MEASURES.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5256

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR INJURIES INHERENT IN CAMPING WHILE AT A PRIVATE CAMPGROUND.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5226

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER BATTERIES.

Passed May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5312

Passed · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN TERMS IN ELECTRONIC BOOK AND DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK LICENSE AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS UNENFORCEABLE.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2

Passed · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Passed Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5228

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LANDS AT AGRICULTURAL VALUE.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 5217

In committee · Connecticut House · Lead sponsor

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN RODENTICIDES.

In committee Apr 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 965

Signed into law · Connecticut Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS OR DEAD TREES BY MUNICIPALITIES.

Signed into law Jun 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors