Substitute Senate Bill No. 317, also known as Special Act No. 26-25, mandates the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to establish a working group to assess the necessity and feasibility of suspending the fee outlined in section 22a-232 of the general statutes for resource recovery facilities in the state for a maximum of five consecutive fiscal years. The working group will include representatives from the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee, as well as various state officials, and will explore alternative solutions to address any identified needs, such as state grants, tax abatements, or financing programs.

The Commissioner is required to submit a report by January 1, 2027, detailing the findings of the examination, the justification for any proposed fee suspension, the availability of other state resources, and any legislative recommendations that arise from the study. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions regarding the formation of the working group and the reporting requirements.

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