? Bills to watch ?

Bob & Mag · 02-25-2007, 04:55 PM

Raised Bill No. 7124
Contains Saltwater License
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/TOB/H/200...124-R00-HB.htm

Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken

3/14/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/12/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable Substitute
3/2/2007 Public Hearing 03/09
2/13/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
======updated as of 3/22/2007=========

Session Year 2007

• Proposed H.B. No. 6561

AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

To increase the number of Department of Environmental Protection conservation law enforcement officers to reverse the current decrease in personnel numbers.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...6&SUBMIT1.y=12

Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken

1/22/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
=======updated 3/22/2007=====

• Proposed H.B. No. 5456

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND PERMITS VIA THE INTERNET.

To allow the public to obtain Department of Environmental Protection hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits via the Internet.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...ll_num=HB05456

Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken

3/15/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/14/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable
3/8/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
3/7/2007 Drafted by Committee 2/16/2007(ENV)Vote to Draft
1/22/2007 Public Hearing 01/26
1/19/2007(ENV)Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
1/16/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
=====================================
========updated 3/22/2007==

• Raised H.B. No. 7124

AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.(saltwater fishing license)

To change the method of marking fishing nets, to eliminate newspaper notification of fishing regulations, to establish a marine sport fishing license and impose a license fee

for recreational anglers fishing in the marine district, to change fishing license expiration dates, to provide reciprocity with New York and New England states and to change

references to the taking of bait species to conform to the new marine sport fishing license requirements.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal

Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken

3/14/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/12/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable Substitute
3/2/2007 Public Hearing 03/09
2/13/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
======updated as of 3/22/2007=========

• Proposed H.B. No. 6869
AN ACT CONCERNING FREE LIFETIME FISHING LICENSES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS.

To permit municipalities to issue free lifetime fishing licenses to physically handicapped residents.
http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...ll_num=HB06869

Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken

1/24/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
=========updated 3/22/2007=======

• State Reprensentative and State Senator (Listed by Town): •
http://www.cga.ct.gov/maps/townlist.asp

Let them know how you want them to vote!

Bob & Mag · 03-02-2007, 10:14 PM

Update:

Environment Committee

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

Friday, March 9, 2007

10:15 AM in Room 2E of the LOB

I. CONVENE HEARING

II. REMARKS BY THE CHAIRS

III. COMMITTEE BILLS FOR REVIEW

1. S.B. No. 1356 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONNECTICUT MILK COMMISSION.

2. S.B. No. 1257 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MILK HANDLER FEE SYSTEM.

3. H.B. No. 7297 (RAISED) AN ACT ENHANCING CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE.

4. S.B. No. 1370 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MUNICIPAL FIRE ISSUES AND GOVERNMENT FIRE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROGRAM FACILITATOR POSITION.

5. S.B. No. 1146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HUMANE EDUCATION.

6. H.B. No. 7194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM.

7. S.B. No. 1091 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DAM SAFETY.

8. H.B. No. 7184 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BOATING SAFETY.

9. H.B. No. 7123 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS RECYCLING AUTHORITY.

10. H.B. No. 7125 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, INLAND WETLANDS AGENCIES, AQUACULTURE STRUCTURES AND SAND REMOVAL.

11. S.B. No. 1154 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONTROL AND SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.

12. S.B. No. 1223 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUESTING OF INFORMATION, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STATUTES AND PROHIBITING MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING.

13. H.B. No. 7048 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICERS.

14. S.B. No. 1224 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS.

15. H.B. No. 7124 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

16. H.B. No. 7121 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA PROGRAM.

17. H.B. No. 7050 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FISHERS.

18. H.B. No. 7018 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IDENTIFICATION OF HARVESTED SHELLFISH.

19. S.B. No. 1080 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ROAMING LIVESTOCK AND FLIGHTLESS BIRDS.

20. H.B. No. 7019 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF ANIMAL SHELTERS.

21. S.B. No. 1079 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DOGS THAT ATTACK DOMESTIC ANIMALS OR LIVESTOCK.

22. H.B. No. 7304 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS AND THE DISCARDING OF FISHING LINE.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

Bob & Mag · 03-03-2007, 08:35 AM

Of course the above mentioned meeting is scheduled for 10:15 am on Friday March 9th.
That should bring in a big crowd.

Bob & Mag · 03-06-2007, 09:47 AM

Updated Info at top of thread on :
March 06, 2007

Bob & Mag · 03-14-2007, 08:32 AM

Update on Bill 7124
http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal
Make sure your representatives no how you feel and vote for what you want!

old mud · 03-14-2007, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the Info. Bob. Nice links.

Don

Bob & Mag · 03-22-2007, 08:17 AM

I updated the bills mentioned in the 1st post on this thread.
I'll continue to update periodically so all can see where these
issues stand.

Bob & Mag · 04-03-2007, 08:12 AM

The state seems GungHo to push through 7124 as it means more money (TAX) for them, yet at the same time have done absolutely NOTHING with bill #6561 to increase the number of Encon Police officers. Make sense? Let's see, if there are many thousands of licenses(SWL) to check, not to mention OUT OF STATE boats, I wonder just who these people DEP/Legislature think are going to enforce this? I can see two boats patrolling the line NY/CT and the NY/RI/CT intsection near Fishers Island.
DEP has now at least become a little honest and put the reason for the SWL is to raise revenue. Perhaps dumping some of the higher paid DEP pencil pushers and would save some money and certainly aggrivation for us all. It would also give them a few bucks to hire some more, needed EP officers.
*end of editorial....

FMF · 04-03-2007, 08:39 AM

I KNOW THEY DID HIRE AT LEAST 2 NEW GUYS, ONE OF THEM IS MY BROTHER IN LAW. THEY HAVE WHAT IS CALL PART-FULL TIME
THEY HAVE ALREADY TRAINED POLICE OFFICERS, AND THEY GIVE THEM 40 HOURS A WEEK PART TIME...lol THEY DONT HAVE TO PAY BENEFITS ETC, BECAUSE THEY ALREADY HAVE BENEFITS THRU THIER MUNICIPALITY. IN MY BROINLAWS CASE, HE IS PROBABLY GOING TO RETIRE FROM THE MUNICIPAL FORCE AND RETAIN ALL HIS BENNIES, GET A NICE PENSION, THEN WORK PART TIME AROUND 40 HOURAS A AWEEK FOR ENCON...NICE HUH? I TOLD HIM HE WAS STUPID 25 YRS AGO FOR BECOMING A COP.......WHO'S STUPID NOW WORKING 80 HOURS A WEEK?

Bob & Mag · 05-01-2007, 08:54 PM

Updated information on progress of this bill.......

http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal

02-25-2007, 04:55 PM	#1
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	? Bills to watch ? Raised Bill No. 7124 Contains Saltwater License http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/TOB/H/200...124-R00-HB.htm Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken 3/14/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 3/12/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable Substitute 3/2/2007 Public Hearing 03/09 2/13/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment ======updated as of 3/22/2007========= Session Year 2007 • Proposed H.B. No. 6561 AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. To increase the number of Department of Environmental Protection conservation law enforcement officers to reverse the current decrease in personnel numbers. http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...6&SUBMIT1.y=12 Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken 1/22/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment =======updated 3/22/2007===== • Proposed H.B. No. 5456 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND PERMITS VIA THE INTERNET. To allow the public to obtain Department of Environmental Protection hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits via the Internet. http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...ll_num=HB05456 Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken 3/15/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 3/14/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable 3/8/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment 3/7/2007 Drafted by Committee 2/16/2007(ENV)Vote to Draft 1/22/2007 Public Hearing 01/26 1/19/2007(ENV)Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing 1/16/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment ===================================== ========updated 3/22/2007== • Raised H.B. No. 7124 AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.(saltwater fishing license) To change the method of marking fishing nets, to eliminate newspaper notification of fishing regulations, to establish a marine sport fishing license and impose a license fee for recreational anglers fishing in the marine district, to change fishing license expiration dates, to provide reciprocity with New York and New England states and to change references to the taking of bait species to conform to the new marine sport fishing license requirements. http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken 3/14/2007(LCO)Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 3/12/2007(ENV)Joint Favorable Substitute 3/2/2007 Public Hearing 03/09 2/13/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment ======updated as of 3/22/2007========= • Proposed H.B. No. 6869 AN ACT CONCERNING FREE LIFETIME FISHING LICENSES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS. To permit municipalities to issue free lifetime fishing licenses to physically handicapped residents. http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...ll_num=HB06869 Bill History (in reverse chronological order) DateAction Taken 1/24/2007 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment =========updated 3/22/2007======= • State Reprensentative and State Senator (Listed by Town): • http://www.cga.ct.gov/maps/townlist.asp *Let them know how you want them to vote!* __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks! Last edited by Bob & Mag; 03-22-2007 at 08:42 PM. Reason: Updates as of 3/22/2007!

03-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#2
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	Update: Environment Committee PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA Friday, March 9, 2007 10:15 AM in Room 2E of the LOB I. CONVENE HEARING II. REMARKS BY THE CHAIRS III. COMMITTEE BILLS FOR REVIEW 1. S.B. No. 1356 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONNECTICUT MILK COMMISSION. 2. S.B. No. 1257 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MILK HANDLER FEE SYSTEM. 3. H.B. No. 7297 (RAISED) AN ACT ENHANCING CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE. 4. S.B. No. 1370 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MUNICIPAL FIRE ISSUES AND GOVERNMENT FIRE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS PROGRAM FACILITATOR POSITION. 5. S.B. No. 1146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HUMANE EDUCATION. 6. H.B. No. 7194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM. 7. S.B. No. 1091 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DAM SAFETY. 8. H.B. No. 7184 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BOATING SAFETY. 9. H.B. No. 7123 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS RECYCLING AUTHORITY. 10. H.B. No. 7125 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS, INLAND WETLANDS AGENCIES, AQUACULTURE STRUCTURES AND SAND REMOVAL. 11. S.B. No. 1154 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONTROL AND SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. 12. S.B. No. 1223 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUESTING OF INFORMATION, THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STATUTES AND PROHIBITING MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING. 13. H.B. No. 7048 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICERS. 14. S.B. No. 1224 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS. 15. H.B. No. 7124 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 16. H.B. No. 7121 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA PROGRAM. 17. H.B. No. 7050 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FISHERS. 18. H.B. No. 7018 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IDENTIFICATION OF HARVESTED SHELLFISH. 19. S.B. No. 1080 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF ROAMING LIVESTOCK AND FLIGHTLESS BIRDS. 20. H.B. No. 7019 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF ANIMAL SHELTERS. 21. S.B. No. 1079 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DOGS THAT ATTACK DOMESTIC ANIMALS OR LIVESTOCK. 22. H.B. No. 7304 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS AND THE DISCARDING OF FISHING LINE. IV. ADJOURNMENT __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

03-03-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	Of course the above mentioned meeting is scheduled for 10:15 am on Friday March 9th. That should bring in a big crowd. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

03-06-2007, 09:47 AM	#4
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	Updated Info at top of thread on : March 06, 2007 __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

03-14-2007, 08:32 AM	#5
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	Update on Bill 7124 http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal Make sure your representatives no how you feel and vote for what you want! __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

03-14-2007, 10:00 AM	#6
old mud NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brighams Cove Maine Posts: 867	Thanks for the Info. Bob. Nice links. Don __________________ "I was so poor growing up that if I wasn't a BOY I'd have had nothing to play with" Piker Ancient Mariner

03-22-2007, 08:17 AM	#7
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	I updated the bills mentioned in the 1st post on this thread. I'll continue to update periodically so all can see where these issues stand. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

04-03-2007, 08:12 AM	#8
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	The state seems GungHo to push through 7124 as it means more money (TAX) for them, yet at the same time have done absolutely NOTHING with bill #6561 to increase the number of Encon Police officers. Make sense? Let's see, if there are many thousands of licenses(SWL) to check, not to mention OUT OF STATE boats, I wonder just who these people DEP/Legislature think are going to enforce this? I can see two boats patrolling the line NY/CT and the NY/RI/CT intsection near Fishers Island. DEP has now at least become a little honest and put the reason for the SWL is to raise revenue. Perhaps dumping some of the higher paid DEP pencil pushers and would save some money and certainly aggrivation for us all. It would also give them a few bucks to hire some more, needed EP officers. *end of editorial.... __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

04-03-2007, 08:39 AM	#9
FMF NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,404	I KNOW THEY DID HIRE AT LEAST 2 NEW GUYS, ONE OF THEM IS MY BROTHER IN LAW. THEY HAVE WHAT IS CALL PART-FULL TIME THEY HAVE ALREADY TRAINED POLICE OFFICERS, AND THEY GIVE THEM 40 HOURS A WEEK PART TIME...lol THEY DONT HAVE TO PAY BENEFITS ETC, BECAUSE THEY ALREADY HAVE BENEFITS THRU THIER MUNICIPALITY. IN MY BROINLAWS CASE, HE IS PROBABLY GOING TO RETIRE FROM THE MUNICIPAL FORCE AND RETAIN ALL HIS BENNIES, GET A NICE PENSION, THEN WORK PART TIME AROUND 40 HOURAS A AWEEK FOR ENCON...NICE HUH? I TOLD HIM HE WAS STUPID 25 YRS AGO FOR BECOMING A COP.......WHO'S STUPID NOW WORKING 80 HOURS A WEEK?

05-01-2007, 08:54 PM	#10
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,665	Updated information on progress of this bill....... http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillsta...SUBMIT1=Normal __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

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