No. 7 Friday, February 13, 2004

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2004 Regular Session

Published Under the Direction of the

Clerks of the Senate and House

CONNECTICUT STATE OFFICERS

GOVERNOR

John G. Rowland

Room 202 - Capitol - 566-4840

OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SENATE

SENATE DEMOCRATS - ROOM 3300 - 240-8600

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Kevin B. Sullivan

MAJORITY LEADER

Martin M. Looney

CHIEF DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

& MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN

Donald E. Williams, Jr.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Joan V. Hartley

Ernest E. Newton II

CHIEF DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Biagio Ciotto

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Melodie Peters

Thomas P. Gaffey

MAJORITY CAUCUS WHIP

Christopher Murphy

CHIEF ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

& FEDERAL RELATIONS LIAISON

Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Edith G. Prague

CHIEF ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

Thomas A. Colapietro

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

Mary Ann Handley

SENATE REPUBLICANS - ROOM 3400 - 240-8800

REPUBLICAN LEADER

Louis C. DeLuca

MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE

William A. Aniskovich

CHIEF DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

William H. Nickerson

Catherine W. Cook

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER-AT-LARGE

George L. Gunther

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

David J. Cappiello

Thomas J. Herlihy
John A. Kissel

Judith G. Freedman

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS

MINORITY WHIP

Andrew Roraback

Len Fasano

PERMANENT ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SENATE

Timothy B. Kehoe

SENATE CHAPLAIN AND DEPUTIES

OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - HOUSE

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Moira K. Lyons

MAJORITY LEADER - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

James A. Amann

DEPUTY SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Melody A. Currey

Mary Fritz

Wade A. Hyslop, Jr.

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MAJORITY WHIP-AT-LARGE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Robert T. Keeley, Jr.

Patricia A. Dillon

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MINORITY LEADER - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

Robert M. Ward

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER-AT-LARGE - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

Richard O. Belden

MINORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

Pamela Sawyer

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Garey E. Coleman

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Nicholas C. Varunes Esq.

PERMANENT ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Ann M. Clark

CHAPLAIN

Reverend Michael S. Galasso

STATE CAPITOL

LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

JOINT COMMITTEES AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN

SESSION SCHEDULES

NOTE: The summary of scheduled events follows the Public Hearing Notices.

*INDICATES ADDITION SINCE LAST BULLETIN

CAPITOL SERVICES

CAFETERIA SCHEDULE

SESSION DAYS ONLY

ALL OTHER OPERATING DAYS

Cafeteria tables cannot be reserved by placing unattended briefcases, newspapers or coats on tables and chairs. The Cafeteria staff or Capitol Police will remove unattended items. Tables are on a first come, first served basis as you enter from the food server area with your meal. The Legislative Management Committee appreciates everyone's cooperation.

LEGISLATIVE DINING ROOM

The Legislative Office Building dining room is open Monday through Friday for sit-down table service for legislators, legislative staff and their guests. Cash, personal check, VISA or MASTER CARD will be accepted as payment in the dining room. The dining room is open from 11: 30 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M.

PROCEDURE TO REQUEST ALL SEASONS CATERING SERVICES

The Legislative Office Building dining room is available for catering services. The procedures are as follows:

CAPITOL AND LOB SMOKING ROOMS

The Legislative Management Committee's physical facilities subcommittee has designated room 014 F in the west basement of the Capitol and room 2610 in the Legislative Office Building as the two smoking rooms. Smoking is not permitted in any other area of the Capitol or LOB.

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION ROOM

The Information Room is in operation throughout each regular legislative session and for a few weeks after adjournment. Through use of the General Assembly's computerized bill status system, the information room staff can provide an up-to-the-minute status report of any bill introduced in the Senate or House. Computers are available outside the information room to provide access to legislative information. Other services available include a copier, fax machines and telephones for local and credit card calls.

CAPITOL INFORMATION AND TOURS

Capitol Information and Tours, operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund, is in two locations: Room 101 in the Capitol (240-0222) and first floor, west foyer, of the Legislative Office Building (240-0224). Free one hour guided tours are available.

PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE IN LOB

Some services for the public are available in the corridor separating Hearing Rooms 1C and 1D and opposite Room 1610. These services include soda, candy, and snack machines and coat racks.

Blue credit card and legislative house phones are located in the rotunda area of the LOB first floor opposite the ATM machine and in Room 2610 on the second floor.

Public telephones are located on four floors of the LOB, first, second, third and fifth.

The Automatic Teller Machine is located next to the Legislative Bill Room next to the dry newspaper stand at the end of the concourse in the LOB.

PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITOL

Soda, candy, and snack machines are located on the second and third floors of the Capitol's east and west fire stairs and in the Capitol west basement.

Blue credit card phones are located in the Capitol west basement. Public telephones are located on the first, second and third floors of the Capitol's east and west fire stairs.

The General Assembly message center is located outside the west entrance to the House Chamber. The telephone number is 527-0747.

LEGISLATIVE BILL ROOM

The Legislative Bill Room, which is located on the first floor of the Legislative Office Building, Room 1400, operates during the legislative session between the hours of 8: 30 a. m. and 5: 00 p. m. Copies of bills and legislative documents may be obtained from the bill room staff. Requests for bills can only be processed if you have the number of the bill, which can be obtained by calling the Legislative Information Room at (860) 240-0555. Bills will be mailed if the request is in writing and is accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The Bill Room does not have fax facilities. All information in the bill room is available on the General Assembly's Internet home page at www. cga. state. ct. us

SECRETARIAL SERVICES FOR LEGISLATORS

As in past years a secretarial service is available for legislators to handle legislative business correspondence. Two types of service are available: 1) A dial-in-dictation service accessed by a 1-800 number from anywhere within Connecticut for fewer than 10 of the same letters; 2) A multiple letter service whereby a sample letter with a list of 10 or more names and addresses to receive the same letter is brought to the LOB Mailroom for processing. All finished letters are delivered to the Mailroom and sent to the legislator's LOB office through the interdepartmental mail. Questions can be referred to Debra Maselek ext. 0102.

AUDIO/VISUAL ACCESS TO PROCEEDINGS FROM LEGISLATOR OFFICES

The following are the MATV channel numbers through which Legislators may monitor floor and public hearing proceedings in their LOB offices:

TELEVISION COVERAGE

CT-N, The Connecticut Network, provides daily live and videotaped coverage of the legislature's activities. When hearings, committee meetings or floor sessions are being taped, live video coverage will be available in the Capitol and LOB over the in-house television system. House and Senate sessions will be covered in their entirety and selected hearings and committee meetings will also be covered. This live coverage can be viewed in-house on the channel assigned to the room where the proceeding is taking place. CT-N itself can be seen on channel 19 of the in-house system.

CT-N is available full-time on many cable systems throughout the State. It may also be seen on cable channel CPTV2 from 4: 00 P. M. to 8: 00 P. M. and from Midnight to 8: 00 A. M. CPTV2 is located on channel 20 on the in-house television system. Selected CT-N programming is available for viewing on local cable access channels in cable systems where neither a direct CTN channel nor CPTV2 is available.

For more information on The Connecticut Network or to find out where CT-N is available in your area, visit their website at www. ct-n. com or call (860) 246-1553.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings are administered in compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Eric Connery at ext. 0100.

RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC USE OF CAPITOL AND LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDINGS

In addition to the provisions in Sections 2-1a through 2-1g of the General Statutes, the following Legislative Management Committee rules govern public use of the Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings:

CAPITOL POLICE--PARKING REGULATIONS

Limited parking facilities make it impossible to guarantee parking for members of the public attending meetings and functions at the Capitol and LOB. Parking in the garage for the public is on a space-available basis only.

Cars parked in inappropriate areas will be ticketed, and vehicles that present a hazard to public safety will be towed.

There is no parking allowed in the cut out area in front of the LOB. This is a fire lane for emergency vehicles and is also used as a discharge area for students visiting the Capitol. Please do not park in this area even if you are "just running into the building for a minute. " The 15- minute parking is located on the southside of Armory Road Extension (in front of the Armory park side).

The south and west areas of the Capitol are for reserved parking and for vehicles with a Capitol grounds sticker. A section of the north driveway is reserved for public parking only. Signs clearly identify where the public parking ends and the permit parking begins. Parking regulations will be enforced. Call the Capitol Police at ext. 0240 for further information.

ADDITIONAL PARKING

►Visitor Parking - The security system limits visitor parking to the first floor of the Legislative Office Garage. Visitors are allowed to pull into the first floor and park in any lined parking spot not reserved for the DAS-Fleet vehicles.  If visitor parking is full, there is additional parking at Forest Street, State Lot C with shuttle buses for visitors running to the LOB after 9: 15 A. M. The Forest Street lot closes at 6: 05 P. M. , and the last shuttle leaves the west side of the LOB at 5: 56 P. M.

Directions to the Forest Street Lot from the Parking Garage

Coming from the garage entrances, go straight to light after the stop sign.

Turn right onto Capitol Avenue.

Go 9 traffic lights and turn right onto Forest Street.

(Note: First right after crossing under the railroad bridge is Forest Street. )

The parking lot is the first driveway on the left.

Lot C, State of Connecticut, DPW is marked with a blue sign.

Shuttle bus schedules can be picked up at the west entrance of the LOB.

NOTES OF INTEREST

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REMINDER - NO LOBBYIST $ DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The State Elections Enforcement Commission reminds all concerned individuals of the restrictions on the solicitation and donation of political campaign contributions by registered lobbyists and their political action committees during the 2004 legislative session. The ban applies from the time the General Assembly convenes on February 4, 2004 until adjournment sine die on May 5, 2004. No candidate for statewide or legislative office may receive political contributions from lobbyists during this restricted period. Candidates who ran for statewide or legislative office in 2003 and who have deficits may not receive contributions from lobbyist during the restricted period.

The State Elections Enforcement Commission has electronically mailed to each legislator its list of the "lobbyist PACs" and a list of those PACs that cannot receive contributions from lobbyists during the restricted period. These lists are also posted on the Commission's website at www. seec. state. ct. us. Any questions concerning application of the lobbyist contribution ban or any other provision of the State's campaign financing laws should be directed to the Commission at 566-1776, Jeffrey B. Garfield, Executive Director and General Counsel.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

The State Capitol Police request the cooperation of all individuals regarding security in the Capitol and LOB. Please do not leave briefcases or other items unattended. In addition, please do not use papers, briefcases, etc. to reserve a space in the lines for public hearing signups. Abandoned items are subject to search and may be seized by the Capitol Police.

All Staff and lobbyists are reminded to wear their identification or lobbyist badges.

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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Nancy Dumais from the Department of Motor Vehicles is available to assist legislators with DMV services and constituent issues. Nancy Dumais can be reached by phone at the DMV at (860) 263-5008. Nancy can also be e-mailed at nancy. dumais@dmvct. org. If you would like to be added to Nancy's e-mail list for DMV related matters, please e-mail Nancy at the above address.

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RECYCLING REMINDER

For security reasons, all empty toner cartridge boxes to be recycled should be brought to the LOB loading dock, instead of the LOB west entrance. Please affix address label (found in the bottom of the toner cartridge box), close and seal toner packages with mailing tape (do not use masking or regular Scotch tape) before bringing them to the loading dock. UPS will not pick up any unlabeled, unsealed boxes. Thank you for helping to recycle.

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CT HOME PAGE

WWW. CGA. STATE. CT. US

The Connecticut General Assembly welcomes you to visit the State of Connecticut Legislative internet home (HTTP: //WWW. CGA. STATE. CT. US/). We hope that you will find this site informative and helpful during the 2004 session. We will continue to enhance this site throughout the session and appreciate your feedback and suggestions. You can reach us at its@po. state. ct. us

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LOST AND FOUND

Please note that for all lost and found items contact One Source (maintenance) at 240-0193, located in the Capitol basement, in Room 007 of the State Capitol building.

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REMINDER: LOBBYISTS MUST WEAR BADGES

This is a reminder to lobbyists to wear their identifying badges in the Capitol and Legislative Office Building. Sec 1-101 of the statutes requires individuals who are lobbyists to wear identifying badges while lobbying. Thank you for your cooperation.

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REMINDER TO LOBBYISTS: PROHIBITION FROM FLOOR

All lobbyists are reminded that pursuant to House Rule 42, on any day during which the House of Representatives is in session, lobbyists shall be prohibited from the Floor of the House except during a public hearing held on the Floor of the House.

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CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
CURRENT ISSUES WEBSITE

The Connecticut State Library staff has created a new resource to provide timely information available on issues currently under consideration in state government. Current Issues is a changing series of web research guides to electronically available information on topics of interest to the General Assembly, legislative staff, state agencies and the general public. The website is available through the `New & Noteworthy' section of the State Library's web page at http: //www. cslib. org.

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LECTURE SERIES

The Hartford Courant cordially invite all legislators and staff to a lecture series beginning on Thursday, April 29, 2004 with Jehan Sadat. The series will continue on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 with Maya Angelou, Wednesday, June 2, 2004 with Gloria Steinem, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 with Barbara Bush and Thursday, October 7, 2004 with Lily Tomlin. All performances will begin at 7: 30 P. M. at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall Performing Arts Center in Hartford, CT. For ticket information please call the box office at 1-877-884-8124.

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*APPROPIATIONS COMMITTEE

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION

The Appropriations Committee Health and Hospital Subcommittee will hold a work session on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

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CONNECTICUT STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY BREAKFAST

The Connecticut State Medical Society invites all legislators to breakfast with AMA President-Elect John Nelson, MD, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. at The Officer's Club, 360 Broad Street.

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*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

REGULATION AND PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION

The Appropriations Committee Regulation and Protection Subcommittee will hold a work session on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2600 of the LOB.

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*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

REGULATION AND PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION

The Appropriations Committee Regulation and Protection Subcommittee will hold a work session on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2600 of the LOB.

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BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN LEADERS

CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES

The Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges will host a breakfast for Women Leaders on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 from 8: 30 A. M. to 10: 30 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. Please join key female leaders from CCIC member Colleges & Universities. Senator Joan Hartley will address the gathering. All women legislators are invited to attend. Please RSVP by calling (860) 236-0900 or e-mail farnhamf@theccic. org by February 13, 2004.

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CONNECTICUT'S CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS EVENT

Connecticut's Childhood Cancer Awareness Cure Kids Cancer License Plate will be unveiled on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 4: 00 P. M. in the Hall of Flags of the Capitol. The proceeds of the plates will benefit the children's cancer centers of Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. All legislators and staff are welcome to attend and invite all interested constituents. There will be a reception following the unveiling in the Hall of Flags of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Lena Holleran in Senator Cook's office at (860) 240-0591.

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*COMMUNTIY HEALTH CENTERS

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Community Health Centers of Clinton, Groton, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New London and Old Saybrook cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, February 26, 2004 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. please contact The Kowalski Group at (860) 246-4346.

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UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD BREAKFAST

The University of Hartford cordially invites all legislators to a private breakfast and guided tour of the "American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives" and the "Connecticut Originals" on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 8: 00 A. M. in the Museum of the American Political Life on the University campus. For further information, please contact Karen Van Cott at (860) 768-4417.

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*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESSION

The Appropriations Committee Transportation Subcommittee will hold a work session on Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2600 of the LOB.

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CONNECTICUT BUSINESS DAY 2004

CBIA and the Connecticut Association of the Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) cordially invites all legislators and staff to Connecticut Business Day on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 from 8: 30 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. For further information, please contact Adam Ney at (860) 244-1900 or by e-mail at Neya@cbia. com

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DIAMOND CLUB RECEPTION

The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut cordially invites all legislators to their annual Diamond Club reception on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. at the Officer's Club in the State Armory. For further information, please contact Gardner Wright at (860) 930-4542.

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AGRICULTURE DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Connecticut Agricultural Associations cordially invites all legislatures and staff to celebrate state farms and natural resources and to observe Connecticut Agricultural Day on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 from 10: 00 A. M. to 1: 00 P. M. in the North Lobby of the State Capitol. Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating Agricultural Day will occur at 12: 00 P. M. The outstanding Young Farmer award will be presented at 12: 00 P. M.

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*BRISTOL RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY

OPERATING COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend the BRRFOC's annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, March 11, 2004 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. please contact The Kowalski Group at (860) 246-4346.

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HOSPITAL DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Hospital Association cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend "Hospital Day at the Capitol" on Monday, March 22, 2004 from 10: 00 A. M. to 4: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. Representatives from Connecticut hospitals will be available to provide a variety of health assessments. There will be a legislative reception from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. at The Officers Club in the State Armory. Please R. S. V. P. to Rhonda Bates at (203) 294-7267.

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REALTORS AT THE CAPITOL

The 20^th Annual Realtors At The Capitol event will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2004. An issues briefing will be held at the Bushnell from 9: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. Following this briefing the Realtors will meet with interested Senators and Representatives in the LOB or the Capitol to discuss issues affecting home ownership and the real estate industry.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

NOTICE TO COMMITTEE CLERKS

The Bulletin deadline will be 1: 30 P. M. for the session. Please get your meeting notices, etc. to the Bulletin Clerks before then. Thank you.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2004

*HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY: The House Select Committee of Inquiry will hold a committee meeting on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room at the State Capitol.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: The Judiciary Committee will hold a committee meeting following an 11: 00 A. M. public hearing on Friday, February 13, 2004 in Room 2C of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING: The Select Committee on Aging will hold a committee meeting to raise and JF bills on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

*BANKS COMMITTEE: The Banks Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting to raise concepts and draft bills on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

*ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

*EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a committee meeting following a 10: 00 A. M. public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 1A of the LOB.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: The Select Committee on Housing will hold a committee meeting to consider concepts on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

*HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting following a 9: 00 A. M. public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 2A of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

*PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: The Public Safety Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

*EDUCATION COMMITTEE: The Education Committee will hold a committee meeting following a 1: 00 P. M. public hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2004 in Room 1E of the LOB.

*TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The Transportation Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Tuesday, February 18, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a committee meeting following a 9: 00 A. M. public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Room 1E of the LOB.

*EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS: The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a committee meeting following a 10: 00 A. M. public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Room 1A of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise concepts on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

*GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

*INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2004

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: The Judiciary Committee will hold a committee meeting on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 from 9: 00 A. M to 5: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Pursuant to Joint Rule 6 (c) (i), the conduct for public hearings shall be the following:

Members of the public shall either (1) place their own name on the list, if they wish to testify, or (2) place the name of one other person on the list who will testify. Members of the public placing the name of another person on the list shall also place their own name on the list next to the name of the person who will testify. The placement of another person's name on the list by a person who receives a fee solely for that service shall be ineffective and the person so named shall not be permitted to testify.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2004

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2C. Please submit 55 copies of written testimony to the Judiciary Committee in Room 2500 one-hour prior to the hearing.

SUBJECT MATTER: Judicial Nominations

To be a Judge of the Appellate Court:

To be a State Referee:

Honorable Sidney Axelrod of Milford

Honorable John C. Flanagan of Hamden

Honorable William M. Shaughnessy of West Hartford

Honorable Allen W. Smith of Glastonbury

Honorable Joseph L. Steinberg of Hartford

To be a Judge of the Superior Court:

Honorable Richard E. Arnold of Orange

Honorable Christina G. Dunnell of Newington

Honorable Michael Hartmere of Milford

Honorable Alfred J. Jennings of Fairfield

Honorable John J. Langenbach of West Hartford

Honorable Joseph A. Mengacci of Middlebury

Honorable Grant Miller of West Hartford

Honorable Edward J. Mullarkey of Rocky Hill

Honorable A. Susan Peck of Chester

Honorable James K. Robertson of Watertown

Honorable Jorgé A. Simon of Glastonbury

Honorable Hillary Bargar-Strackbein of Guilford

Honorable Mark H. Taylor of West Hartford

Honorable Elpedio N. Vitale of Woodbridge

Honorable Bradford J. Ward of West Hartford

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Appropriations Committee will hold state agency budget presentations and public hearings on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 2C at the times listed below. Procedures for the 5: 00 PM public hearing are as follows: Speaker sign-ups will begin at 10: 00 AM in the LOB Atrium, unless otherwise directed by Capitol Police in the interest of public safety. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony at the time of sign-up. Testimony delivered after the start of the hearing may not be distributed until the following day. Speakers will be limited to three minutes. Please summarize written testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustments

H. B. No. 5033 AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2005, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Tuesday, February 17, Room 2C

10: 00 - 10: 30 AM CT Commission on Art, Tourism, Culture, History and Film

10: 30 - 11: 00 Office of Workforce Competitiveness

11: 00 - 11: 30 Department of Public Safety

1: 30 - 2: 30 PM Department of Social Services

2: 30 - 3: 30 Department of Children and Families

5: 00 Public Hearing

Public testimony will be heard on the following state agencies:

Governor's Office (including Governor's Contingency Account)

Lt. Governor's Office

Secretary of the State

Elections Enforcement Commission

Ethics Commission

Freedom of Information Commission

State Insurance Purchasing Board

State Properties Review Board

Department of Banking

Department of Consumer Protection

Department of Public Utility Control (including CT Siting Council)

Military Department

Department of Insurance

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

Office of Consumer Counsel

Board of Firearms Permit Examiners

Police Officer Standards and Training Council

Department of Public Safety

Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

Office of the Child Advocate

Office of Managed Care Ombudsman

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Department of Agriculture (including CT Marketing Authority)

Department of Environmental Protection

Department of Economic and Community Development

Department of Labor

Agricultural Experiment Station

Connecticut Commission on Arts, Tourism, Culture, History and Film

Workers' Compensation Commission

Council on Environmental Quality

Department of Transportation

Department of Motor Vehicles

Department of Social Services

Commission on Children

Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund

Department of Children and Families

Council to Administer the Children's Trust Fund

Board of Education and Services for the Blind

Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Department of Higher Education

University of Connecticut

UConn Health Center

Connecticut State University

Regional Community-Technical Colleges

Charter Oak State College

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 1: 30 P. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. outside of Room 1E.

SUBJECT MATTER: Agency Bills, Programs

*S. B. No. 203 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BONDS ISSUED BY THE CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON BEHALF OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR REMEDIATION PROJECTS.

*S. B. No. 204 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

*S. B. No. 206 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FUND PROJECTS.

*S. B. No. 208 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVERSION OF LOANS INTO GRANTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

*H. B. No. 5242 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF THE CONNECTICUT RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

*H. B. No. 5243 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.

*ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing immediatly following an 11: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 1C of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of testimony to committee clerks by 9: 00 A. M. in Room 3900. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for legislators and state agency officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Efficiency Issues

*S. B. No. 144 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALL-BEFORE-YOU-DIG PROGRAM.

*S. B. No. 145 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.

*S. B. No. 146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATION OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND GAS COMPANIES.

*S. B. No. 147 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RATE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS.

*S. B. No. 148 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT BILLING BY ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.

*S. B. No. 150 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GAS PIPELINE SAFETY.

*H. B. No. 5112 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SCHOOL AND STATE BUILDINGS.

*H. B. No. 5113 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BIOFUEL IN HOME HEATING OIL.

*EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1A. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to the Committee in Room 1A thirty minutes prior to the hearing.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

James T. Fleming of Simsbury - Commissioner of Public Works

David W. O'Leary of Waterbury - UConn Board of Trustees

David H. Blackwell, Esquire of Manchester - Board of Trustees for the Comm. -Tech. Colleges

Stephanie L. Labanowski of East Hartford - Board of Trustees for the Comm. -Tech. Colleges

Theresa Eberhard Asch of Danbury - Board of Trustees for the CT State University System

John Sholtis, Jr. of Marlborough - Board of Trustees for the CT State University System

Michael McKeeman of Middlebury - Chair of the CT Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority.

James R. Smith of Middlebury - Claims Commissioner

*GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

TEUSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by an informational forum on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign up sheets will be available at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of testimony to the Committee Clerk.

SUBJECT MATTER:

10: 00 A. M. - Public Hearing on Elections and Public Financing of Campaigns

4: 00 P. M. - Informational Forum on Voting Technology

*S. B. No. 122 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING A CANDIDATE DEFEATED IN A NOMINATING PRIMARY FROM RUNNING AS A MAJOR PARTY CANDIDATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.

*S. B. No. 123 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF A "MINOR PARTY".

*S. B. No. 124 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTIONS.

*S. B. No. 127 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF REDISTRICTING ON BALLOT ACCESS.

*S. B. No. 161 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING MUNICIPAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

*H. B. No. 5167 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM FOR STATE-WIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

*H. B. No. 5168 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC FINANCING OF CAMPAIGNS FOR ELECTION TO MUNICIPAL OFFICES.

*H. B. No. 5173 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE THRESHOLD FOR MINOR PARTY STATUS AND THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT FOR BALLOT ACCESS FOR PETITIONING PARTIES.

*H. B. No. 5178 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RECALL OF MUNICIPAL CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS HAVING A TERM OF OFFICE OF FOUR YEARS.

*H. B. No. 5180 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOTER EDUCATION.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Sign up sheets will be available one hour prior to the hearing in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of testimony to the Committee staff when signing up. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Housing Issues

*S. B. No. 194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING AS LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING.

*S. B. No. 195 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST MODERATE INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN HARTFORD.

*S. B. No. 196 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE TO ASSIST MODERATE INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN HARTFORD.

*S. B. No. 197 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE URBAN RENEWAL HOUSING PROGRAM.

*H. B. No. 5183 (RAISED) AN ACT PROTECTING RESIDENTS OF HOUSING SOLD BY A HOUSING AUTHORITY.

*H. B. No. 5184 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE TENANT INFORMATION IN A SALE OF PUBLIC HOUSING TO A PRIVATE ENTITY.

*H. B. No. 5187 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETURN OF RENTAL DEPOSITS.

*H. B. No. 5190 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPENING OF WAITING LISTS FOR FEDERAL SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS.

*H. B. No. 5191 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF A LOW OR MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROJECT BY A HOUSING AUTHORITY WITHOUT A HEARING AND THE APPROVAL OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED.

*HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in Room 2A. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to the Committee at the time of sign up. Testimony submitted after 11: 30 A. M. may not be distributed until after the public hearing. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

*S. B. No. 163 (RAISED) AN ACT RESCINDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SEEK A WAIVER FROM FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING TRANSFER OF ASSETS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

*S. B. No. 164 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NECESSARY PARTIES IN CHILD SAFETY AND WELFARE PROCEEDINGS.

*S. B. No. 165 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY SAFETY INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN.

*H. B. No. 5192 (RAISED) AN ACT ELIMINATING ESTATE RECOVERY PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNPACE PROGRAM.

*H. B. No. 5193 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE FEDERAL WAIVER APPLICATION PROCESS.

*H. B. No. 5194 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INPATIENT DATA REGARDING CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NEED OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

*H. B. No. 5195 (RAISED) AN ACT ELIMINATING IMPOSITION OF AN ASSET TEST WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNPACE PROGRAM.

*H. B. No. 5196 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSIGNMENT OF STATE EMPLOYEES TO THE OFFICE OF THE COURT MONITOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

*H. B. No. 5197 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

*H. B. No. 5198 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 1: 30 P. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 30 A. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of testimony at the time of sign up. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads.

SUBJECT MATTER: Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation and other Labor and Employment issues

S. B. No. 49 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR STATE MANAGERS.

S. B. No. 50 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL.

S. B. No. 51 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITED STRESS-RELATED WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS.

S. B. No. 52 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSETS UNDER THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 53 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCARRING AND OTHER DISCRETIONARY BENEFITS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 54 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCARRING AND DISFIGUREMENT.

S. B. No. 55 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 56 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MANDATORY OVERTIME IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

S. B. No. 57 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEBARMENT REFORM.

S. B. No. 58 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING CONTINUED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE OR TREATMENT UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 59 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR REDUCTIONS IN STATE SERVICES AND ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMMATIC IMPACTS.

H. B. No. 5051 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL-TO-PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS DUTY EMPLOYEES.

H. B. No. 5052 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PENSIONS FOR MUNICIPAL PARAPROFESSIONALS AND NONCERTIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

H. B. No. 5053 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN PART-TIME HIGHER EDUCATION PERSONNEL.

H. B. No. 5054 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EMPLOYEES' REVIEW BOARD.

H. B. No. 5055 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BUS CONTRACTS.

H. B. No. 5056 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF APPRENTICE PERMIT AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING LAWS.

H. B. No. 5057 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSETS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

H. B. No. 5058 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INTEREST ON FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OVERPAYMENTS AND A FEE FOR FAILURE BY CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS TO FILE TIMELY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION QUARTERLY RETURNS.

*PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing following a 1: 30 P. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in Room 2D of the LOB. Speaker order will be drawn by a lottery system at the start of the hearing. Numbers will be distributed one hour prior to the public hearing in Room 3605. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Please submit 35 copies of testimony to Room 3605 one-hour prior to the public hearing.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous

*S. B. No. 62 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS AND PROTECTION FOR VOLUNTEER CANINE SEARCH AND RESCUE MEMBERS.

*S. B. No. 63 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE GAMING POLICY BOARD.

*S. B. No. 64 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC STOPS BY POLICE OFFICERS.

*S. B. No. 65 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

*S. B. No. 66 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR A CONCESSIONAIRE AFFILIATE LICENSE.

*S. B. No. 67 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BINGO PAYMENTS.

*S. B. No. 68 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LIABILITY OF AN OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR VIOLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL.

*S. B. No. 69 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDIES OF THE EFFECT OF LEGALIZED GAMBLING ON THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE.

*S. B. No. 70 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING AND TRAINING OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARD SERVICES AND SECURITY PERSONNEL SERVICES.

*H. B. No. 5030 (COMM) AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SWORN STATE POLICE PERSONNEL.

*H. B. No. 5064 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE WITNESS FEE PAID TO POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

*H. B. No. 5065 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF AMUSEMENT RIDES.

*H. B. No. 5066 (RAISED) AN ACT REGULATING THE USE OF PROPANE GAS CONTAINERS FOR FLAME EFFECTS IN THEATERS OR ASSEMBLY HALLS.

*H. B. No. 5067 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE REPORTING OF STOLEN FIREARMS.

*H. B. No. 5068 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOTTERY VENDOR, AFFILIATE AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES.

*H. B. No. 5069 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY STATUTES.

*EDUCATION COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up will begin one hour prior to the public hearing. Please submit 50 copies of testimony at that time. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

*S. B. No. 151 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL TEST TIMES.

*S. B. No. 152 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL ROOFING PROJECTS.

*H. B. No. 5104 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MASTERY TEST ADMINISTRATION.

*ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Environment Committee will hold an informational public hearing with the Connecticut State Forester on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

*ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to the Committee in Room 3200 one hour prior to the hearing.

*H. B. No. 5115 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS.

*H. B. No. 5116 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY FOR CONTAMINATED PROPERTY.

*H. B. No. 5236 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LAWN CARE PESTICIDES SALES AND STORAGE.

*S. B. No. 220 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDES AT SCHOOLS AND DAY CARES FACILITIES.

*H. B. No. 5238 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATES AND ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL ABUSE COST RECOVERY ACCOUNT.

*H. B. No. 5239 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SHELLFISH SANITATION AND THE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD.

*H. B. No. 5240 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT.

*H. B. No. 5241 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SHELLFISHING VIOLATIONS.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Judiciary Committee and the Appropriations Committee will hold a joint public hearing on prison overcrowding on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 from 1: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in the Atrium of the LOB by the up escalator. Please submit 75 copies of testimony at the time of sign up. Invited speakers will speak from 1: 00 P. M. to 1: 30 P. M. The public portion will run from 1: 30 P. M. to 4: 00 P. M. and agencies from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Prison Overcrowding

*H. B. No. 5211 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING.

*H. B. No. 5213 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRISON AND JAIL OVERCROWDING COMMISSION.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 1: 00 P. M. committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 in Room 2D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for legislators and state agency officials. Please submit 30 copies of testimony to Room 2100 of the LOB by 12: 00 noon. Testimony received after 1: 00 P. M. will be distributed following the public hearing. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Zoning, Community Preservation, Municipal Powers, Property Tax Reform

S. B. No. 37 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING.

S. B. No. 39 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY PRESERVATION.

S. B. No. 40 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL POWERS.

S. B. No. 41 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REFORM.

S. B. No. 42 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE A SALES TAX ON MEALS TO FUND ANTILITTER PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 5044 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PLANS OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND PRIORITY FUNDING AREAS.

H. B. No. 5045 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION.

H. B. No. 5046 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

H. B. No. 5047 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ZONING.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

*S. B. No. 101 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DRUNK DRIVERS.

*S. B. No. 217 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TAXATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY NONRESIDENTS.

*H. B. No. 5099 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR THE ROCKY HILL AND CHESTER AND HADLYME FERRIES.

*H. B. No. 5233 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY BOARD.

*H. B. No. 5234 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTING OF PERSONS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS TO AND BETWEEN BUILDINGS OF AN INDUSTRIAL PLANT.

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 75 copies of written testimony to the Committee in Room 1E at the time of sign-up

SUBJECT MATTER: Collective Bargaining Agreements and Arbitration Awards

*S. R. No. 4 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL 4, AFL-CIO.

*H. R. No. 4 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL 4, AFL-CIO.

*S. R. No. 5 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL (NP-3) BARGAINING UNIT.

*H. R. No. 3 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL (NP-3) BARGAINING UNIT.

*S. R. No. 6 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A STIPULATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYEES COALITION, IUPA/IAFF, AFL-CIO.

*H. R. No. 6 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A STIPULATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE PROTECTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYEES COALITION, IUPA/IAFF, AFL-CIO.

*S. R. No. 7 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH AND THE UNION OF PROFESSIONAL JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES, AFT/AFT-CT, AFL-CIO.

*H. R. No. 5 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH AND THE UNION OF PROFESSIONAL JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES, AFT/AFT-CT, AFL-CIO.

*S. R. No. 8 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH AND THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 749, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

*H. R. No. 7 RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH AND THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 749, AFSCME, AFL-CIO.

*S. R. No. 9 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISOR COUNCIL (NP-8 UNIT).

*H. R. No. 8 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVAL OF AN INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD BETWEEN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISOR COUNCIL (NP-8 UNIT).

*BANKS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The Banks Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. outside of Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 30 copies of testimony to the Committee staff in Room 2400 by 12: 30 P. M. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

*S. B. No. 157 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RATE LOCK-IN COMMITMENTS.

*S. B. No. 158 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE AS A FIRST OR SECONDARY MORTGAGE LENDER.

*S. B. No. 159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT CREDIT UNION BRANCHES.

*H. B. No. 5102 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPOSING A PENALTY FOR ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF TRANSMITTING MONEY WITHOUT A LICENSE.

*H. B. No. 5103 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT BANKS.

*H. B. No. 5246 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE NOTIFICATION OF LIENHOLDERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The Executive and Legislative Nominations will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Sign up for the public hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1A. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to the Committee in Room 1A one-hour prior to the hearing.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

Debra Borrero of Farmington for Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Joan Jenkins of New Haven for State Elections Enforcement Commission

Hugh Macgill of West Hartford for State Ethics Commission

*GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing following a 2: 00 P. M. committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. outside of Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of testimony to Room 3500, no later than 3 hours prior to the public hearing. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Consumer Protection and Attorney General Bills et. al.

*S. B. No. 44 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.

*S. B. No. 136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING UNDERGROUND FUEL TANK REMOVERS.

*S. B. No. 137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CASE PRICING.

*S. B. No. 138 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANUFACTURE OF BEDDING.

*S. B. No. 139 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.

*S. B. No. 140 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF GROCERY STORE BEER PERMIT PREMISES.

*H. B. No. 5159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION.

*H. B. No. 5160 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS.

*H. B. No. 5161 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OUTSIDE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL IN RESTAURANTS AND CAFES.

*H. B. No. 5162 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON GROCERY STORE BEER PERMIT PREMISES.

*H. B. No. 5163 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL AND BURIAL PLOT ALLOWANCES.

*H. B. No. 5164 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MONETARY CHANGES TO THE HOME IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND.

*INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing following a 10: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Room 2D of the LOB. Bills will be heard separately and in the order listed below. There will be a separate sign-up sheet for each bill. Anyone planning to present testimony on more than one bill must sign up on each bill sheet, and will be allowed to speak on only one bill at a time. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Please submit 50 copies of testimony to the committee one hour prior to the hearing. Sign up sheets will be available at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

SUBJECT MATTER: Insurance Department Bills, Insurance Statutes, Health Insurance, Annuity Policies and Contracts

*H. B. No. 5204 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR CHANGES TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.

*S. B. No. 109 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT.

*S. B. No. 110 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SURRENDER CHARGES IN ANNUITY POLICIES AND CONTRACTS.

*H. B. No. 5202 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

*H. B. No. 5208 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING PROVIDERS TO ACCESS THE EXTERNAL APPEALS PROCESS TO APPEAL PAYMENT DETERMINATIONS MADE BY MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.

*S. B. No. 112 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATUTES APPLICABLE TO HEALTH CARE CENTERS AND THE ISSUANCE OF STOP LOSS POLICIES.

*S. B. No. 108 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING APPEALS OF HEALTH CARE DETERMINATIONS MADE TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

*S. B. No. 106 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH PLANS WITH FLEXIBLE DESIGNS.

*S. B. No. 115 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MANAGED CARE OMBUDSMAN.

*S. B. No. 116 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNPAID INSURANCE PREMIUMS.

*H. B. No. 5200 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TERRORISM COVERAGE UNDER THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE POLICY.

*H. B. No. 5207 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OWNER-CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAMS ON STATE AND MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

*H. B. No. 5210 (RAISED) AN ACT REPEALING FEES ASSESSED TO CERTAIN INSURERS FOR IMMUNIZATION PURPOSES.

*H. B. No. 5205 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS BETWEEN MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND PHYSICIANS.

*H. B. No. 5203 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECODING AND DENIAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS AND PROVIDER APPEALS OF SUCH RECODING AND DENIAL.

*S. B. No. 117 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON BREED OF DOG.

*H. B. No. 5209 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SIZE OF PROVIDER NETWORK OFFERED IN HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND POLICIES.

*S. B. No. 114 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COOPERATIVE HEALTH CARE ARRANGEMENTS.

*H. B. No. 5201 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NEWBORN SCREENING AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY NUTRITIONAL FORMULA FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS.

*S. B. No. 107 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES.

*S. B. No. 113 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.

*H. B. No. 5206 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INFERTILITY TREATMENT AND PROCEDURES.

*S. B. No. 111 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT PLANS.

*PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004

The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the public hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for legislators and state agency representatives. Please submit 25 copies of testimony to the Committee staff at sign-up. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony - not including time responding to committee questions. Please summarize written testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Medical Malpractice Insurance Costs

S. B. No. 60 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.

S. B. No. 61 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HEALTHY CONNECTICUT FUND, A PATIENT COMPENSATION FUND AND A REINSURANCE FUND.

*S. B. No. 141 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE RATES.

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE,

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2004

The Appropriations, Human Services, and Public Health Committees will hold a joint public hearing on Friday, February 20, 2004 at 12: 30 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign up sheets will be available at 9: 00 A. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. Please submit 75 copies of testimony at the time of sign-up. Copies received after 11: 30 A. M. may not be distributed until after the public hearing. Public speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Impact of cuts to the Medicaid and SAGA Programs

The schedule of speakers is as follows:

12: 30 P. M. - 1: 00 P. M. Panel of Consumers Impacted by the cuts

1: 00 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. Panel of Experts on Medicaid and SAGA

1: 30 P. M. - 4: 00 P. M. Public Testimony

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of February 13, 2004 to February 27, 2004

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

NOTE: Ch=Chair, V. Ch=Vice Chair, R. M. = Ranking Member & B. C. = Bonding Chair

APPROPRIATIONS

BANKS

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN

COMMERCE

EDUCATION

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY

ENVIRONMENT

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING

GENERAL LAW

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

HUMAN SERVICES

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE

INTERNSHIP

JUDICIARY

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS

PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC SAFETY

REGULATION REVIEW

TRANSPORTATION