Senate Bill No. 317 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 one or more resource recovery facilities in Connecticut for a maximum of five consecutive fiscal years. The working group will include representatives from member towns of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee, as well as various state officials, and is tasked with exploring alternative solutions to meet any identified needs, such as state grants or tax abatement programs. A report detailing the findings and any legislative recommendations is required to be submitted to the relevant General Assembly committee by January 1, 2027.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically the establishment of the working group and its responsibilities, while there are no deletions from current law noted in the text. The fiscal impact of the bill is assessed as neutral, indicating that the working group will utilize existing resources and expertise to conduct the study without incurring additional costs to the state or municipalities.

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