OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS Legislative Office Building, Room 5200 Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200 http://www.cga.ct.gov/ofa sHB-7051 AN ACT CONCERNING THE BLACK BEAR POPULATION IN THE STATE. Primary Analyst: SB 3/26/25 Contributing Analyst(s): RP Reviewer: PR OFA Fiscal Note State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None Explanation The bill requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to create a black bear management plan. This is not anticipated to result in a fiscal impact as DEEP has the staff and expertise necessary to develop the plan. The Out Years State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None