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Lamont Vetoes the Municipal Permit-Referendum Bill

CT News Junkie reported on Governor Ned Lamont’s veto of HB 7004, legislation that would have allowed qualifying towns to challenge certain DEEP permit approvals by referendum.

What happened

The General Assembly passed HB 7004 in both chambers, but the Governor vetoed it on July 8, 2025. The official bill history records the legislative action and veto; the news report provides political and municipal context.

What it meant for Plainfield

The veto left state agencies, rather than a binding local referendum, in control of the permit decision. Plainfield’s local vote and opposition remained part of the public record but did not become a statutory veto over DEEP.