No. 23 Monday, February 7, 2005

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2005 Regular Session

Published Under the Direction of the

Clerks of the Senate and House

CONNECTICUT STATE OFFICERS

GOVERNOR

M. Jodi Rell

Room 202 - Capitol - 566-4840

OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SENATE

SENATE DEMOCRATS - ROOM 3300 - 240-8600

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Donald E. Williams, Jr.

MAJORITY LEADER

Martin M. Looney

CHIEF DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

& MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN

Biagio “Billy” Ciotto

DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Thomas P. Gaffey

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

CHIEF ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

& FEDERAL RELATIONS LIAISON

Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

Eric D. Coleman

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

MAJORITY WHIP

Bill Finch

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP

Gayle Slossberg

SENATE REPUBLICANS - ROOM 3400 - 240-8800

REPUBLICAN LEADER

Louis C. DeLuca

MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE

John McKinney

CHIEF DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER-AT-LARGE

George L. Gunther

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS

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

James A. Amann

MAJORITY LEADER - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Christopher G. Donovan

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

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIR

John Geragosian

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

Robert T. Keeley, Jr.

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Louis P. Esposito

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

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 028A 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. ct. gov.

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.  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 2005 regular legislative session. The ban applies from the time the General Assembly convenes on January 5, 2005 until adjournment sine die on June 8, 2005 and to any subsequent special or veto sessions that may be held within this calendar year. No candidates for statewide office or the General Assembly may receive political contributions from lobbyists during this restricted period. In addition, candidates who ran for the General Assembly in 2004 and who have deficits remaining may not receive contributions from lobbyists 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 which 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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MILITARY DEPARTMENT SERVICES

Captain Tim Tomcho is available to assist legislators with military department and constituent issues. Captain Tomcho can be reached by phone at the military department at (860) 548-3203 or by email at timothy. tomcho@ct. ngb. army. mil.

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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Lauren Hangland from the Department of Motor Vehicles is available to assist legislators with DMV services and constituent issues. Lauren Hangland can be reached by phone at the DMV at (203) 805-6010 or by e-mail at lauren. hangland@dmvct. org.

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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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CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTERNET HOME PAGE

WWW. CGA. CT. GOV

The Connecticut General Assembly welcomes you to visit the internet site (HTTP: //WWW. CGA. CT. GOV). We hope that you will find this site informative and helpful during the 2005 session. We will continue to enhance this site throughout the session and appreciate your feedback and suggestions. You can reach us at its@cga. ct. gov.

PUBLIC BILL TRACKING

"Public Bill Tracking" is a new program you can use to alert you to legislative activity affecting one or more bills from a list you create and maintain. This program can be accessed from the Bill Tracking link on the Connecticut General Assembly's internet site.

After you register to use the program and you create a list of bills to be tracked, you can display or print the Bill Listing Report immediately and receive notification by email of a status change on the bills in your list.

You have the ability to add individual bills to a list, add all bills introduced by a specific Legislator or Committee, and add all bills co-sponsored by a specific Legislator. You can add and remove bills, Introducers, and Co-Sponsors from your Bill Tracking list. When Introducers and Co-Sponsors are added to a bill, the Bill Tracking List is updated automatically with the changes.

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CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

The Connecticut State Library has created CSL Research Resource, a new web page that provides online access to Library resources about Connecticut, its government, history, laws, and public policy. This web site includes links to licensed databases and electronic journals, iCONN the Connecticut Digital Library, the Connecticut Digital Archive, and research guides prepared by State Library Staff.

New licensed databases include AncertryPlus for genealogical study, Lexis-Nexis Statistical for statistical research of all kinds; LLMC-Digital for historical federal legal materials, and Reference USA for business and residential information. The FirstSearch database allows access to more than 60 additional online databases and more than 1. 5 million full-text article, as well as WorldCat, a collection of library holdings from across the world.

Legislators and staff may access the information at www. cslib. org/faq. htm or the State Library at 231 Capitol Ave. , Hartford. For further information, please contact Lynne Newell at (860) 757-6565 or lnewell@cslib. org.

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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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LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Friends of Retarded Citizens of Connecticut (FORConn) cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative breakfast on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Ellen Zarchin at (860) 548-2600, ext. 2303.

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HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold an informational hearing on Career Opportunities to Support Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. The hearing will discuss developing a competent and adequate workforce to provide supports and services for persons with developmental and behavioral disabilities and their families.

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SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER GRANT AWARDS

State Representative Lenny Winkler cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Connecticut Affiliate 2005 Grant Awards on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in the Hall of the Flags of the State Capitol. Former Secretary of State, Pauline R. Kezer, President of Komen CT and Lynn Faria, Communications Director for MidState Medical Center and Komen Grants Chair, will conduct the ceremonies honoring 30 CT organizations and will award $ 500,000. 00 for education, screening and treatment of breast cancer. For further information, please contact Phyllis Brett at 240-8398.

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ITALIAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS

The Italian American Legislative Caucus will hold its Eighth Annual dinner on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 6: 00 P. M. at the Sons of Italy Hall in Middletown, CT. Please join the caucus for food, entertainment and genuine Italian hospitality. For information and tickets, please contact Abby Lawson at (860) 240-0145 or Katelyn Higgins at (860) 240-8875.

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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION

AND THE WOMEN’S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticaut Assocaiton for Community Transportation (CACT) and the Women’s Transportation Seminar cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 8: 30 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Old Judicairy Room of the State Capitol. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Gloria Mills at (860) 844-8594.

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DEPUTY SPEAKER FRITZ DELEGATION

BUSINESS DAY MEETING

Deputy Speaker Mary G. Fritz cordially invite members of the Wallingford, Cheshire, Meriden and North Haven delegation to attend a meeting with representatives of the Quinnipiac and Cheshire Chamber of Commerce on Business Day, Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 10: 30 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

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E. BARTLETT BARNES MEMORIAL

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION CONFERENCE

The Freedom of Information Commission cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the E. Bartlett Barnes Memorial Freedom of Information conference on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 7: 30 A. M. to 3: 00 P. M. at the Waters Edge in Westbrook Connecticut. The annual conference will feature panel discussions about the Freedom of Information Act and it’s applications. For further information, please contact Tom Hennick at (860) 566-5682.

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WALTER CRONKITE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION DINNER

The Connecticut Foundation For Open Government cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Freedom of Information in Connecticut on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 6: 00 P. M. at the Waters Edge in Westbrook Connecticut. The Cronkite award will be presented to noted author and journalist Seymour M. Hersh. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Tom Hennick at (860) 566-5682.

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HOSPITAL DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend “Hospital Day at the Capitol” on Thursday, April 14, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 4: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. Representatives from Connecticut’s not-for-profit hospitals will be available to provide a variety of health assessments. A legislative reception will be held at the Officers’ Club in the State Armory from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Rhonda Bates at (203) 294-7267.

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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: The Judiciary Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 12: 30 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will hold a committee meeting immediately following a public hearing at 1: 00 P. M. on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Room 2A of the LOB.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will host a meeting of the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development following a 5: 00 P. M. public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Room 2A of the LOB.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The Transportation Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 11: 45 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a committee meeting to consider concepts on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a committee meeting immediately following a 12: 00 P. M. public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2005 in Room 1A of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a committee meeting with presentations by VA Commissioner Schwartz, CTNG Adjutant General Cugno and Senator Gunther on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: The Select Committee on Housing will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: The Select Committee on Housing will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 2: 30 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise concepts on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2E 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.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Government Administration and Elections Committee public hearing recessed on Friday, February 4, 2005 will reconvene on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2B of the LOB. Testimony will be heard from legislators, representatives of state agencies and municipal chief elected officials only.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 from 1: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system on a pro/con basis. Numbers may be drawn beginning at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB and will be available until 12: 30 P. M. The list of speakers will be posted in Room 2C of the LOB at 12: 45 P. M. Please submit 65 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2500 of the LOB. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Same Sex Marriage

S. B. No. 963 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MARRIAGE EQUALITY.

H. B. No. 6601 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MARRIAGE RECOGNITION.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 25 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2A. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2A. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed S. B. No. 36 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER IN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN.

Proposed S. B. No. 37 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A PLAYSCAPE AT DILORETO SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN.

Proposed S. B. No. 38 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS AT THE YMCA IN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN.

Proposed S. B. No. 291 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE TOWN OF SALEM TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PROPERTY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5041 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REVITALIZATION OF THE VILLAGE OF DEVON IN MILFORD, CONNECTICUT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5774 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5781 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE LOCAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6172 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A PLAYGROUND AT PARKER MEMORIAL PARK IN BRANFORD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6450 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE BOARD PARK.

Proposed H. B. No. 6453 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BLEACHERS AT SAGE FOOTBALL FIELD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6454 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR A TRACK AND BASKETBALL FACILITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6459 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AT VETERANS TERRACE IN EAST HARTFORD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6466 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN TO REALIGN THE LOWER LANE INTERSECTION AT FARMINGTON AVENUE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6469 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FARMINGTON AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE SEBETHE RIVER.

Proposed H. B. No. 6470 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR SEWER INFILTRATION REHABILITATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6472 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SAND AND SALT DOME.

Proposed H. B. No. 6479 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6485 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CINI PARK IN NIANTIC.

Proposed H. B. No. 6486 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT THE WOODLAWN ROAD WELL SITE.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will host a public hearing of the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development to be followed by a committee meeting on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 25 copies of written testimony to committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2A. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 4: 00 P. M. in Room 2A. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: State Plan on Conservation Development

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff when you sign up to speak. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 1D. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Officials and Chief Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

H. B. No. 6588 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INFERTILITY TREATMENT AND PROCEDURES.

H. B. No. 5169 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING QUALITY OF CARE IN CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITALS.

Proposed S. B. No. 40 AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

S. B. No. 112 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING INFORMED CONSENT FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROCEDURES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5115 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOME HEALTH AIDE LICENSE.

Proposed S. B. No. 155 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTIFICATION OF PHLEBOTOMISTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 116 AN ACT CONTROLLING THE USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE.

Proposed S. B. No. 117 AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF HOSPITAL BILLING PRACTICES.

Proposed S. B. No. 118 AN ACT ENCOURAGING HOSPITAL-AFFILIATED PHYSICIAN GROUPS TO TREAT MEDICAID PATIENTS.

H. B. No. 6586 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL TESTING BY RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS.

H. B. No. 6587 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES.

S. B. No. 979 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INDOOR TANNING.

H. B. No. 6585 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR IMPAIRED NURSES.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 45 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2A. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Elected Officials and State Agency Representatives. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Highway Safety and Teen Drivers

Proposed S. B. No. 52 AN ACT CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE DURING THE FIRST THREE MONTHS FOLLOWING LICENSURE.

Proposed S. B. No. 152 AN ACT CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS.

Proposed S. B. No. 324 AN ACT CONCERNING SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION IMPROVEMENTS ON I-95.

Proposed S. B. No. 335 AN ACT CONCERNING ROAD SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION, UTILITY AND SCHOOL ZONES.

Proposed S. B. No. 336 AN ACT CONCERNING A "HEADLIGHT USE" ZONE ON A PORTION OF ROUTE 169.

Proposed S. B. No. 339 AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BUS MONITORS FOR ALL BUSES WHEN STUDENTS ARE ON BOARD.

Proposed S. B. No. 344 AN ACT CONCERNING GREENWICH WEIGH STATION OPERATIONS.

Proposed S. B. No. 346 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HAULING OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES ON THE HIGHWAY.

Proposed S. B. No. 558 AN ACT CONCERNING THE GREENWICH WEIGH STATION ON I-95.

Proposed S. B. No. 718 AN ACT PROHIBITING OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed S. B. No. 721 AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF HELMETS BY MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS.

Proposed S. B. No. 723 AN ACT CONCERNING FLASHING LIGHTS ON AMBULANCES.

Proposed S. B. No. 821 AN ACT CONCERNING VIDEO MONITORS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed S. B. No. 825 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLES DRIVEN BY MINORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5053 AN ACT CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5086 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF DVD PLAYERS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5093 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HEADLIGHTS IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ZONES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5161 AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION DEVICES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5168 AN ACT CONCERNING RESTRICTIONS ON HOURS OF OPERATION FOR SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5248 AN ACT CONCERNING CHEMICAL TESTING OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR ANY DRUG.

Proposed H. B. No. 5445 AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTION OF DOGS FROM FALLING OR JUMPING FROM OPEN MOTOR VEHICLE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5446 AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND RESTRICTIONS FOR DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

Proposed H. B. No. 5450 AN ACT CONCERNING WEARING OF A SEAT BELT BY BACK SEAT PASSENGERS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5467 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF THE GRADUATED MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE PROVISIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5862 AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR YOUTHFUL DRIVERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5869 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BY AN OPERATOR WITH A PROBATIONARY LICENSE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6217 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF INTOXICATING INHALANTS WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Select Committee on Aging will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Officials. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Aging Issues

S. B. No. 87 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STATE-FUNDED PORTION OF THE HOME-CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY.

S. B. No. 88 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RATES PAID BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

S. B. No. 89 (COMM) AN ACT DESIGNATING THE FIRST SUNDAY IN AUGUST AS "GOLDEN AGE DAY".

S. B. No. 964 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PERSONS.

S. B. No. 967 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION OF AGING.

S. B. No. 969 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.

S. B. No. 970 (RAISED) AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING.

H. B. No. 6571 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF MAINTENANCE DRUGS UNDER THE CONNPACE PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6573 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GRANDPARENTS CARING FOR GRANDCHILDREN AND FOSTER CARE SUBSIDES.

H. B. No. 6574 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A STATE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE EXPENSE OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Select Committee on Children will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff when signing up. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

Proposed S. B. No. 609 AN ACT CONCERNING A PERMANENT INDEPENDENT MONITOR AT THE CONNECTICUT JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOL.

Proposed S. B. No. 688 AN ACT CONCERNING INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN.

Proposed S. B. No. 898 AN ACT CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PANEL.

Proposed S. B. No. 900 AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE REVIEW BOARDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5379 AN ACT CONVERTING THE CONNECTICUT JUVENILE TRAINING SCHOOL TO AN INTERMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY FOR CHILDREN.

Proposed H. B. No. 5481 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOLESCENT HEALTH COUNCIL AND A STUDY OF ADOLESCENT ABSTINENCE PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6354 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEEN ABSTINENCE PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6356 AN ACT CONCERNING YOUNG CHILDREN LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6359 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GIRLS SERVICES STEERING COMMITTEE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6361 AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCEMENT OF LITERACY AMONG PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6362 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE PARENT TRUST FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6363 AN ACT CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

H. B. No. 6631 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDHOOD OBESITY.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing following a 1: 00 P. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin one hour before the hearing in Room 1E of the LOB.

SUBJECT MATTER: Bond Funded Projects

Proposed S. B. No. 356 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE FREEDOM SCHOONER AMISTAD.

Proposed S. B. No. 451 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HAWKINS STREET AREA IN DERBY.

Proposed S. B. No. 452 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE ELI WHITNEY MUSEUM'S HOMESTEAD BOARDING HOUSE FOR MEN IN HAMDEN.

Proposed S. B. No. 453 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN ANSONIA.

Proposed S. B. No. 855 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE FREEDOM SCHOONER AMISTAD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6018 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING GARAGE IN MIDDLETOWN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6500 AN ACT CONCERNING A GRANT TO THE ASPINOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF CADY COPP COTTAGE IN PUTNAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6505 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AT THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 3900 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. The first two hours of the hearing is reserved for the public comment and will recess at 3: 00 P. M. Public speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Agency and Department officials and legislator testimony will begin at 3: 00 P. M. Public comment will resume at 4: 00 P. M. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Sitting Council, DPUC

Proposed S. B. No. 92 AN ACT CONCERNING AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATION.

Proposed S. B. No. 786 AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTS DEPENDENT ON WELL WATER.

Proposed H. B. No. 5339 AN ACT MAKING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT FUND AVAILABLE TO RESIDENCES.

Proposed S. B. No. 599 AN ACT CONCERNING A COMMON UNIT OF ENERGY MEASUREMENT.

S. B. No. 995 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATION OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND GAS COMPANIES.

S. B. No. 990 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A CONSTRUCTION WORK CHARGE FOR SMALL WATER COMPANIES.

H. B. No. 6591 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF UTILITY COMPANY PERSONAL PROPERTY.

H. B. No. 6590 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF TITLE IN THE ACQUISITION OF A WATER COMPANY.

S. B. No. 992 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BROADENING OF THE BASE FOR ASSESSING TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.

S. B. No. 993 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.

H. B. No. 6589 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES ON OVERDUE CHARGES.

H. B. No. 6592 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.

S. B. No. 991 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO ELECTRIC CONSUMERS.

S. B. No. 994 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF UTILITY SERVICE.

H. B. No. 6593 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO UTILITY STATUTES.

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing followed by a 10: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in Room 1A of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 3500 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. outside of Room 1A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Alcohol and Tobacco

S. B. No. 122 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHIPMENT OF WINE TO STATE RESIDENTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 403 AN ACT REQUIRING NUTRITION LABELING ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

S. B. No. 404 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING UNDER TWENTY-ONE EVENTS HELD BY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMITTEES.

Proposed S. B. No. 407 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN TRAINING FOR PERSONS THAT SERVE LIQUOR.

H. B. No. 5138 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING SMOKING IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5650 AN ACT AUTHORIZING OUT-OF-STATE SHIPPERS OF BEER PERMIT HOLDERS TO ENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOLDERS OF WHOLESALER PERMITS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5654 AN ACT ALLOWING RESTAURANTS AND BARS TO HOLD POKER AND OTHER CARD TOURNAMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5660 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY PRESENT IN ORDER TO IMPORT WINE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6066 AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN LIQUOR ADVERTISEMENTS ON THE EXTERIOR OF LIQUOR PERMIT PREMISES.

H. B. No. 6071 (COMM) AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETAIL SALE OF BEER BY PERSONS WHO HOLD A MANUFACTURER PERMIT FOR BEER OR A BREW PUB.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous bills

Proposed S. B. No. 488 AN ACT CONCERNING NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND EMMETT O'BRIEN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL.

Proposed S. B. No. 489 AN ACT CONCERNING UNUSED MEAL TICKETS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

Proposed S. B. No. 490 AN ACT CONCERNING A BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR NORWALK COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

Proposed S. B. No. 605 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARDING OF EDUCATION DOCTORAL DEGREES BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.

Proposed S. B. No. 799 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT EVALUATIONS OF UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5023 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AFFILIATED WITH PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5144 AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION TRUST ACCOUNTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5372 AN ACT CONCERNING IDENTIFICATION OF MENTAL DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5681 AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS TO INCREASE THE FACULTY AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5961 AN ACT CONCERNING ASNUNTUCK COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6538 AN ACT CONCERNING A SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR GRADUATES OF PRIORITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO ATTEND A STATE UNIVERSITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5678 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2005

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing following a 10: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for public testimony. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

H. B. No. 6600 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PERSONS FORMERLY EMPLOYED IN BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND WORKSHOPS.

S. B. No. 997 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 23 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND MONITORING COUNCIL.

S. B. No. 254 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RATES PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.

S. B. No. 501 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS.

S. B. No. 503 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

S. B. No. 505 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING OPERATOR'S LICENSES BEARING A SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT.

S. B. No. 668 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE CARE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 672 (COMM) AN ACT PROVIDING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5061 (COMM) AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR "HOMES FOR THE BRAVE".

H. B. No. 5690 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 5691 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH IN NEW HAVEN.

H. B. No. 5700 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A GRANT TO A SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

H. B. No. 5703 (COMM) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EAST HARTFORD YMCA "NANCY FITZGERALD TEEN CENTER".

H. B. No. 5705 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A GRANT TO AN INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION SERVING WINDSOR.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Please submit 30 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1A of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

SENATE RESOLUTIONS:

HOUSE RESOLUTION:

JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

Thomas C. Austin, Jr. , Esquire of Cheshire to be a Human Rights Referee.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 10: 30 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed S. B. No. 238 AN ACT CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.

Proposed S. B. No. 240 AN ACT PROTECTING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MUNICIPAL ETHICS COMPLAINTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 417 AN ACT CONCERNING ALARM REGISTRY LISTS MAINTAINED BY MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 428 AN ACT CONCERNING FEES CHARGED BY TOWNS FOR DOCUMENTS DISCLOSED UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

Proposed S. B. No. 485 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF OWNER-CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAMS ON CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 612 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE FLAG.

Proposed S. B. No. 654 AN ACT CONCERNING GIFTS TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS.

Proposed S. B. No. 658 AN ACT CONCERNING CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSES IN STATE AGENCY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS.

S. J. No. 31 RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO MAKE THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND ELIGIBLE FOR THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM.

S. J. No. 33 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF NEGOTIATIONS ON THE PROHIBITION AND ELIMINATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND NUCLEAR WEAPON RELATED MATERIALS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5281 AN ACT CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED BY THE STATE AND MUNICIPALITIES OR PROVIDED OR SOLD ON STATE PROPERTY.

Proposed S. B. No. 660 AN ACT PROHIBITING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAMS ON STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 662 AN ACT PROHIBITING ALL GIFTS FROM PERSONS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND STATE OR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.

Proposed S. B. No. 796 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5281 AN ACT CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED BY THE STATE AND MUNICIPALITIES OR PROVIDED OR SOLD ON STATE PROPERTY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5671 AN ACT PROHIBITING STATE PURCHASES FROM CERTAIN COMPANIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5673 AN ACT CONCERNING PERFORMANCE INFORMED BUDGETING OF STATE AGENCIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5953 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE INAPPROPRIATE INVESTMENT OF STATE FUNDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5954 AN ACT CONCERNING VOTES TAKEN BY THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5957 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTION OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.

Proposed H. B. No. 6078 AN ACT ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL ETHICS COMMISSIONS AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR MATTERS RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6079 AN ACT CONCERNING LIGHT POLLUTION BY STATE AGENCIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6083 AN ACT REQUIRING THE FILING OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS BY ALL BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6084 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LOBBYISTS BY THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6085 AN ACT SUBJECTING THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION TO AUDITS PERFORMED BY THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6086 AN ACT REQUIRING SAFETY INSPECTIONS FOR CERTAIN STATE- OWNED BUILDINGS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6087 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES THAT REINCORPORATE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6088 AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY TO REBID CERTAIN CONTRACTS.

S. B. No. 1012 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF STATE CONTRACTS.

S. B. No. 1013 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTING.

S. B. No. 1014 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT.

S. B. No. 1015 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE.

H. B. No. 6609 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ETHICAL STATE CONTRACTING.

H. B. No. 6610 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE RECOVERY OF MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS.

H. B. No. 6611 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVOCATION OF PENSION BENEFITS OF CORRUPT PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

H. B. No. 6612 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ETHICS IN LARGE STATE CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.

H. B. No. 6613 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES, DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.

H. B. No. 6614 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS.

H. B. No. 6615 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION.

H. B. No. 6616 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ETHICS.

H. B. No. 6617 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTIONS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Bills will be heard in the order listed below. There will be a separate sign-up sheet for each bill. Speakers are required to sign up for each bill they wish to testify on and will be allowed to speak only on one bill at a time. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages the submission of written testimony, for the record, in addition to oral comments.

SUBJECT MATTER: Medical Malpractice

S. B. No. 131 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE REFORM.

Proposed S. B. No. 431 AN ACT REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE RATES.

Proposed S. B. No. 765 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSENT TO SETTLE CLAUSES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE POLICIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6131 AN ACT REFORMING THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE LAWS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6545 AN ACT CONCERNING MECHANISMS FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Labor and Public Employees Committee public hearing that was recessed on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 will reconvene on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in room 1D of the LOB.

NOTE: The Committee has previously entertained testimony on the bills listed below. If you have previously testified or have submitted testimony on the bills below, your testimony has become part of the record and need not be resubmitted.

SUBJECT MATTER: Minimum wage and other Labor Employment Issues

Proposed S. B. No. 283 AN ACT CONCERNING PAID LEAVE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING.

S. B. No. 846 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR REDUCTIONS IN STATE SERVICES AND ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMMATIC IMPACTS.

S. B. No. 847 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON PREVAILING WAGE PROJECTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5078 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5397 AN ACT CONCERNING A RESOURCE SKILL CENTER PILOT PROGRAM AT THE MILFORD POST ROAD MALL.

Proposed H. B. No. 5398 AN ACT GUARANTEEING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT LEAST SEVEN PAID SICK DAYS PER YEAR.

Proposed H. B. No. 5406 AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS OF JOB APPLICANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5754 AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS.

H. B. No. 6227 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR STATE MANAGERS.

H. B. No. 6228 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The public hearing will conclude no later than 1: 45 P. M. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 3650 of the LOB. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Numbers may be drawn beginning at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB and will be available until 10: 50 P. M. The list of speakers will be posted in Room 1D of the LOB at 10: 55 P. M. Anyone wishing to testify after the drawing is closed will be placed at the end of the list. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

Proposed S. B. No. 73 AN ACT ENSURING THE SAFETY OF DISABLED RESIDENTS OF HIGH RISE BUILDINGS DURING EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS.

Proposed S. B. No. 156 AN ACT ALLOWING SOCIAL CLUBS TO CONDUCT RAFFLES.

Proposed S. B. No. 713 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLERS IN SCHOOLS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5433 AN ACT INCREASING THE VALUE OF PRIZES AWARDED AT RECREATIONAL BINGO GAMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5846 AN ACT ENSURING THE SAFE EMERGENCY EXIT FROM CERTAIN OFFICE BUILDINGS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6196 AN ACT REQUIRING NOTIFICATION OF BLASTING ACTIVITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6204 AN ACT ENSURING THAT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES COMPLY WITH FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2005

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff three hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2A of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials and agency representatives. The amount of time allotted to each speaker will be announced at the beginning of the hearing. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

H. B. No. 6626 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY FAMILIES.

S. B. No. 1009 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEMBERS IN COMBAT ZONES.

S. B. No. 585 (COMM) AN ACT DESIGNATING THE F4U CORSAIR AS THE STATE AIRCRAFT.

Proposed S. B. No. 727 AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNITED STATES FLAG ON THE GRAVES OF VETERANS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6344 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF UNITED STATES FLAGS ON VETERANS' GRAVES.

Proposed S. B. No. 191 AN ACT PROVIDING FREE TUITION AT STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE SERVING IN TIME OF WAR.

Proposed S. B. No. 348 AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OR SPOUSES OF ANY PERSON WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES IN TIME OF WAR AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION OR WHO DIED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS SUSTAINED WHILE PERFORMING ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.

Proposed S. B. No. 350 AN ACT PROVIDING FREE TUITION AT STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Proposed S. B. No. 726 AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY STATIONED IN CONNECTICUT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6566 AN ACT PROVIDING FREE TUITION AT STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL INJURED IN ACTION DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE OR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6567 AN ACT PROVIDING FREE TUITION AT STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF MILITARY PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE OR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5317 AN ACT CONCERNING COLLEGE COSTS FOR CHILDREN OF VETERANS INJURED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY.

Proposed S. B. No. 575 AN ACT CONCERN MOBILIZATION SERVICE AWARDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5055 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE AWARD OF SERVICE MEDALS TO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.

Proposed H. B. No. 6010 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE AWARD OF SERVICE MEDALS TO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.

Proposed H. B. No. 6008 AN ACT ENSURING THE HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RETURNING FROM SERVICE IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.

S. B. No. 1008 (RAISED) AN ACT CONSOLIDATING THE FITCH FUND AND THE POSTHUMOUS FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VETERANS' HOME.

H. B. No. 6627 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS FROM THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES FUND TO THE FAMILIES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES SERVING IN COMBAT ZONES.

H. B. No. 6630 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.

S. B. No. 1007 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "ARMED FORCES" AND "SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR" AND REQUIRING REPORTS ON VETERANS' BENEFITS.

H. B. No. 6629 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILIZATION SERVICE AWARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.

S. B. No. 1010 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INDEMNIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE STATE.

H. B. No. 6628 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FLASHING LIGHTS ON VEHICLES OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM.

S. B. No. 1011 (RAISED) AN ACT REVISING CHAPTERS 504 AND 505A OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Officials and Chief Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Affordable Housing Appeals

*Proposed S. B. No. 252 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNDER THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS ACT.

*Proposed S. B. No. 888 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNDER THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS ACT.

*S. B. No. 989 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF FEDERALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING AS LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5145 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5146 AN ACT REPEALING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5962 AN ACT REPEALING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5963 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DWELLING UNITS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5965 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPACT REPORTS ON PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6090 AN ACT CONCERNING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6091 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6092 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6093 AN ACT REPEALING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCEDURE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6097 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6098 AN ACT CONCERNING CONFORMANCE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO EXISTING DWELLINGS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5687 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6428 AN ACT MAKING THE REGIONAL FAIR HOUSING COMPACT PILOT PROGRAM PERMANENT.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6431 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL OF HOUSING PROJECTS BY HOUSING AUTHORITIES.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Planning and Development Committee will hold an informational forum on Split Rate Tax Concepts on Monday, February 7, 2005 from 12: 00 P. M. to 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

*PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Planning and Development Committee will hold an informational forum on the State Plan of Conservation on Monday, February 7, 2005 from 4: 00 P. M. to 5: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

SENATOR HANDLEY MEDICAID WAIVER FORUM

Senator Handley cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend a forum on Medicaid Waivers for persons with disabilities in Connecticut on Monday, February 7, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. For further information please contact Mary Eberle at (860) 679-1500 or meberle@uchc. edu.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL FORUM ON RETIREE BENEFITS

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold an informational forum on the maintenance of retiree benefits under private health plans on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE BRIEFING

ON THE GOVERONR’S PROPOSED BUDGET

The Appropriations Committee will hold a briefing on the Governor’s proposed budget on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. OPM Secretary Robert Genuario will make the presentation to the Committee.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL FOURM

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold an informational forum on Energy and Electricity Conservation on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of February 7, 2005 to February 21, 2005

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS