The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Environment Committee’s subject areas include:
Wetlands Buffer Zones in New England – 2025-R-0115
Mine Safety and Health Administration – 2025-R-0140
2025 Acts Affecting Environment – 2025-R-0110
Regulation of Aquifers, Seismic Activity, and Protected Species – 2025-R-0119
2025 Acts Affecting Animals and Agriculture – 2025-R-0104
“Rolling Coal” State Laws and Penalties – 2025-R-0088
Animal Control Officers – 2025-R-0044
Issue Brief: PFAS “Forever Chemicals” – 2024-R-0198
Bans on Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment – 2024-R-0177
Issue Brief: Connecticut’s Black Bear Population (Ursus Americanus) – 2024-R-0165