Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06586 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 01/25/2019

                             
 
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General Assembly  Proposed Bill No. 6586  
January Session, 2019  
LCO No. 2452 
 
 
Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION  
 
 
Introduced by:  
REP. MUSHINSKY, 85th Dist. 
 
 
 
AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO 
REDUCE EMISSIONS AND VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General 
Assembly convened: 
 
That the general statutes be amended to (1) increase the number of 1 
electric vehicle charging stations and publicize the locations of such 2 
stations, (2) promote the sale of electric vehicles, (3) encourage bike 3 
shares in association with transit stations, (4) establish a 4 
Transportation Authority to operate public transit and protect 5 
transportation funds, and (5) prioritize public investment in transit-6 
oriented development zones.  7 
Statement of Purpose:   
To reduce carbon emissions and vehicle miles traveled, improve 
commuting and air quality and reduce the risks of climate change.