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Coastal repairs bill moves to governor for signature

May 31, 2013 9:00 pm • Last Updated: May 31, 2013 9:22 pm

By Johanna Somers

Hartford – A bill that aims to improve the dialogue between citizens and the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was passed by the House, 129-6, on Friday.

Senate Bill 1012 would loosen the permitting process for repairs of shoreline structures and empower residents and businesses to better protect their property from storms.

"It is a good thing when our agencies take steps to become more user friendly," state Rep. John Shaban, R-Redding, said.

The bipartisan bill already was passed by the Senate and now will be sent to the governor.

j.somers@theday.com

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