The bill, titled "AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOCK WHEN THE FORMER PERMIT HAS EXPIRED," aims to streamline the process for residents seeking to construct docks after their previous permits have expired. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must issue a new permit within sixty days of the bill's passage, provided that the new application mirrors the details of the previously approved permit without any changes.

This legislation introduces new legal language that allows for the expedited issuance of permits, effectively bypassing any existing provisions in title 22a of the general statutes that may complicate or delay the process. The intent is to facilitate dock construction for residents who have faced delays due to expired permits, thereby promoting efficiency in the permitting process while ensuring that the original application criteria remain unchanged.