Senate Bill No. 1495 amends the process by which the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reviews surplus state property. Specifically, it requires the DEEP commissioner to notify the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) secretary if certain surplus state property can be utilized for the siting of a renewable energy facility. This addition is marked by the insertion of the phrase "for the siting of a renewable energy facility" into the existing legal framework, which previously only required notification if the property could be used for open space purposes or to support DEEP's mission.

The bill repeals the previous language in subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of section 4b-21 of the general statutes and substitutes it with the new requirements. The changes are intended to enhance the state's ability to identify and utilize surplus properties for renewable energy projects, thereby supporting environmental goals. The bill is expected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as both DEEP and OPM possess the necessary resources to implement these changes effectively.