Energy and Technology Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6414
AN ACT REQUIRING THE STUDY OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE
Title: STATE.
Vote Date: 3/2/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/18/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Energy and Technology
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill was raised to require DEEP to study whether policy and procedural changes at
DEEP could help increase their effectiveness using technology in the state of Connecticut.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Katherine Fiedler, Save the Sound: They support this bill. They believe that a study can help fill gaps in DEEPs
resources and support functions in the state. They believe that increasing DEEPs ability to work with new
technologies will help them function as a state agency and preform to a higher standard. They hope for public
participation or comment in the creation of this report.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Reported by: William Ginn Date: 3/14/2021