No. 30 Thursday, February 17, 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 (860) 263-5012 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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COMMERCE COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

ON ECONOMY OF STEM CELL RESEARCH

The Commerce Committee will host a presentation on the “Economy of Stem Cell Research As It Affects The State of Connecticut” with invited guests on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 11: 30 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

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CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Community Development Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. in the Legislative Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, please contact Art Mongillo at (860) 240-0492.

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CONNECTICUT’S VOICES FOR CHILDREN

ANNUAL BUDGET FORUM

Connecticut’s Voices For Children cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the 4th Annual Budget Forum on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol.

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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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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Community Health Center, Inc. , serving Middlesex, New Haven, Hartford and New London Counties, cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further inforamtion, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Rebecca Edwards at (860) 347-6971, ext. 3751 or EdwardR@chcl. com.

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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION

AND THE WOMEN’S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Association 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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NONPROFIT DAY LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits cordially invites all legislators to attend the Annual Nonprofit Day reception on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Donna Rowland at (860) 525-5080.

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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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*JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, March 16, 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 Laura Zimmerman at (860) 231-6392 or Bob Fishman at (860) 727-5701.

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DIAMOND CLUB RECEPTION

The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to their annual Diamond Club reception on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 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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*ANNUAL IMMIGRATION DAY

The Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the 8th annual Immigrant Day ceremony on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. The ceremony will honor 20 foreign born Connecticut citizens for their contributions to their community. The keynote speaker for the ceremonies will be Robert Henry, Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Bob Fishman at (860) 727-5701.

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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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING: The Select Committee on Aging will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

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 17, 2005 in Room 1A of the LOB.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE: The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

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.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 1: 45 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Higher Education Subcommittee work session on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: The Education Committee will hold a committee meeting on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

*BANKS COMMITTEE: The Banks Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

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 Tuesday, February 22, 2005 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 Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1: 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 followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 12: 15 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: The Select Committee on Housing will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 3: 15 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold an Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee work session on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2C 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.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

SCHEDULE OF STATE AGENCY BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Appropriations Committee will hold state agency budget presentations and public hearings from Thursday, February 17, 2005 through Thursday, February 24, 2005, to be held at the times and places listed below. Speaker sign-ups will be conducted as follows (unless otherwise directed by Capitol Police in the interest of public safety): February 17, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. , in the 1st floor Atrium of the LOB; February 18, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. , in Room 2D of the LOB; February 22, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in the 1st floor Atrium of the LOB; February 23, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. , in Room 2D of the LOB; February 24, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. , 1st floor Atrium of the LOB. On February 17, 2005 and February 24, 2005 the Committee will provide a separate sign-up sheet for persons with special needs. The Committee chairs will alternate between the special needs list and the standard list until the special needs list has been exhausted. 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 3 minutes of testimony. Please summarize written testimony.

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Human Services - Room 2C

9: 00 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Social Services

10: 00 A. M. -11: 00 A. M. Department of Children and Families

11: 00 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. Board of Education and Services for the Blind

11: 30 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Agency Budget Presentations - Room 2C

2: 30 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. Commission on Children

Public Budget Hearings - Room 2C 3: 00 P. M.

H. B. No. 6671 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Friday, February 18, 2005

General Government B - Room 2D

9: 30 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Public Works

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. Attorney General

11: 00 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. State Treasurer (including Debt Service)

11: 30 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Information Technology

12: 00 P. M. - 1: 00 P. M. LUNCH RECESS

1: 00 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. Office of Policy and Management

1: 30 P. M. - 2: 00 P. M. Department of Revenue Services

2: 00 P. M. - 2: 30 P. M. Division of Special Revenue

General Government A - Room 2D

2: 30 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. Secretary of the State

Agency Budget Presentations - Room 2D

Public Budget Hearings - Room 2D 6: 30 P. M.

H. B. No. 6671 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Elementary & Secondary Education - Room 2D

9: 00 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Education

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. State Library

10: 30 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Teachers’ Retirement Board

11: 00 A. M. - 1: 00 P. M. LUNCH RECESS

Judicial and Corrections - Room 2D

1: 00 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. Judicial Department

1: 30 P. M. - 2: 00 P. M. Division of Criminal Justice

2: 00 P. M. - 2: 30 P. M. Public Defender Services Commission

2: 30 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. Department of Correction

3: 00 P. M. - 3: 30 P. M. State Marshal Commission

Agency Budget Hearings - Room 2C

6: 00 P. M. - 6: 30 P. M. Office of Legislative Management

Public Budget Hearings - Room 2C 6: 30 P. M.

H. B. No. 6671 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Regulation and Protection - Room 2D

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 30 A. M. Department of Consumer Protection

9: 30 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Public Utility Control

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. Military Department

10: 30 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Department of Public Safety

Agency Budget Presentations - Room 2D

6: 00 P. M - 6: 30 P. M. Department of Banking

Public Budget Hearings - Room 2D 6: 30 P. M.

H. B. No. 6671 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Thursday, February 24, 2005

Health and Hospitals - Room 2C

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 45 A. M. Department of Public Health

9: 45 A. M. - 10: 45 A. M. Department of Mental Retardation

10: 45 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

11: 30 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Office of Health Care Access

Agency Budget Presentations - Room 2C

2: 30 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Public Budget Hearings - Room 2C 3: 00 P. M.

H. B. No. 6671 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. 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 at 12: 30 P. M. in the Atrium 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. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Stem Cell Research Economic Opportunities

Proposed H. B. No. 5912 AN ACT PROMOTING STEM CELL RESEARCH IN THE STATE.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Thursday, February 17, 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. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A. The first portion of the hearing is reserved for remarks from the nominees. Subsequent speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

Senate Resolution:

House Resolutions:

House Joint Resolutions:

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 3: 15 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 2: 15 P. M. in Room 1B 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: Public Housing Matters

Proposed S. B. No. 183 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN STATE MODERATE RENTAL FAMILY AND ELDERLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 400 AN ACT VALIDATING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LAND FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF WALLINGFORD TO RIDGELAND ROAD, LLC.

S. B. No. 491 (COMM) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DWELLING UNITS.

Proposed S. B. No. 492 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT THE WILLIAM T. ROWE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NEW HAVEN.

Proposed S. B. No. 493 AN ACT CLARIFYING THE PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF THE DISPOSAL OR DESTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 887 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVITALIZATION OF STATE-OWNED MODERATE INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 889 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BOWLES PARK AND WESTBROOK VILLAGE IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD.

S. B. No. 985 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST MODERATE INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN HARTFORD.

Proposed H. B. No. 5108 AN ACT EXTENDING THE HOLD HARMLESS PROTECTIONS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6436 AN ACT REQUIRING SECURITY GUARDS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS.

H. B. No. 6594 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAINING AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATORS.

H. B. No. 6596 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS OF THE STATE TO ASSIST MODERATE INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN HARTFORD.

H. B. No. 6645 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR STATE MODERATE RENTAL FAMILY AND ELDERLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Bills will be heard in the order listed in the Bulletin. 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. 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 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

SUBJECT MATTER: Health Insurance

Proposed S. B. No. 24 AN ACT EXTENDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE BASED ON MILITARY SERVICE.

Proposed S. B. No. 25 AN ACT CONCERNING TIME LIMITS FOR PAYING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS.

Proposed S. B. No. 28 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

S. B. No. 30 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER.

Proposed S. B. No. 434 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ULTRASOUND BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5712 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING.

Proposed S. B. No. 130 AN ACT TO STUDY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY.

Proposed S. B. No. 508 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF INFERTILITY.

Proposed S. B. No. 509 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR CHIROPRACTORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6126 AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES PERFORMED BY CHIROPRACTORS.

Proposed S. B. No. 764 AN ACT CONCERNING RECOVERY OF HEALTH INSURER OVERPAYMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5028 AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ARTISTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5292 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE REQUIREMENT THAT PRESCRIPTIONS BE FILLED BY MAIL ORDER.

Proposed H. B. No. 6278 AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF FORMING AN INTERSTATE PURCHASING POOL FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Proposed S. B. No. 29 AN ACT REQUIRING A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS MANDATED IN THIS STATE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5711 AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES ON PREMIUM COSTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 438 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE UNDERWRITING.

Proposed S. B. No. 929 AN ACT CONCERNING STANDARDS IN CONTRACTS BETWEEN HEALTH INSURERS AND PHYSICIANS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5716 AN ACT CONCERNING SHORT-TERM HEALTH INSURANCE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6122 AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AFTER A DIVORCE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6124 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR DIVORCED SPOUSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6277 AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DIVORCED SPOUSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6129 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR REALTORS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 2: 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. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 30 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The Committee will hear testimony on the bills in the order listed below. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Compensation of Connecticut Lottery Officers and Managers and State Retirement and Health Insurance Benefits

S. B. No. 35 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR STATE OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES COMMITTING FELONIES ASSOCIATED WITH STATE EMPLOYMENT.

S. B. No. 848 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT OF HUSKY PLAN, PART B PREMIUMS THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.

S. B. No. 1020 (RAISED) AN ACT PROTECTING MUNICIPAL RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS.

S. B. No. 1022 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION OFFICERS AND MANAGERS.

S. B. No. 1028 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORK EXPERIENCE AND RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN NONPERMANENT STATE SERVICE.

H. B. No. 6552 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT IN THE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRIOR STATE SERVICE.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. Please submit 40 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 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1C 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.

S. B. No. 1030 (RAISED) AN ACT EXEMPTING FIFTY PER CENT OF THE RETIREMENT PAY OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THE NATIONAL GUARD FROM THE STATE INCOME TAX.

S. B. No. 1031 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS AND HEALTH CARE CENTERS TO PROVIDE FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THIS STATE FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.

H. B. No. 6661 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT IN THE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICE.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 18, 2005 from 1: 15 P. M. to 5: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff when signing up to testify. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 15 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. After the first hour, speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

S. J. No. 40 (COMM) RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO AMEND THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT.

S. B. No. 1060 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION.

S. B. No. 1061 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADEQUATE ACOUSTICAL CONDITIONS IN CLASSROOMS.

S. B. No. 1062 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE.

S. B. No. 1063 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

S. B. No. 1064 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.

S. B. No. 1065 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

S. B. No. 1066 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STEROID USE PREVENTION EDUCATION.

S. B. No. 1067 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL FUNDRAISING.

S. B. No. 1068 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN CHOICE ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN.

H. B. No. 6674 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS IN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 6675 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO EDUCATION GRANT STATUTES.

H. B. No. 6676 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING KING PHILIP MIDDLE SCHOOL IN WEST HARTFORD.

H. B. No. 6677 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING.

H. B. No. 6678 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATORS.

H. B. No. 6679 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BEST PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6681 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH SERVICES AND CHARTER RENEWAL IN CHARTER SCHOOLS.

H. B. No. 6682 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN SCHOOLS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT.

H. B. No. 6683 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDREN REQUIRING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 10: 00 A. 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 in Room 1A of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Testimony from the general public will begin at 10: 00 A. M. The public hearing will recess at the conclusion of public testimony and reconvene at 2: 00 P. M. At that time, testimony will be reserved for Legislators, representatives of state agencies and municipal chief elected officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Elections and Campaign Finance

S. J. No. 39 (COMM) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW EARLY VOTING.

S. B. No. 59 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION.

Proposed S. B. No. 877 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC FINANCING OF CAMPAIGNS FOR ELECTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SUCH MUNICIPALITIES.

S. B. No. 1044 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE ELECTION LAWS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5663 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR NO-FAULT PROVISIONAL BALLOTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5665 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINE FOR QUARTERLY CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATEMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6529 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6533 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC FINANCING OF MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGNS.

H. B. No. 6669 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PREVENTION OF ABSENTEE VOTING VIOLATIONS AND GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ABSENTEE VOTING COMPLIANCE.

H. B. No. 6670 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE REFORM OF THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Municipal Revenue and Municipal Finance

Proposed S. B. No. 284 AN ACT INCREASING FEES RETAINED BY MUNICIPAL CLERKS FOR COPIES OF VITAL RECORDS.

Proposed S. B. No. 286 AN ACT ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF A FEE ON SUBDIVISION APPLICANTS IN LIEU OF REQUIRING SIDEWALKS.

Proposed S. B. No. 289 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS TO VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 290 AN ACT CONCERNING INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES BY MUNICIPAL RESERVE FUNDS.

Proposed S. B. No. 293 AN ACT CONCERNING THE THRESHOLD FOR BIDDING ON MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 446 AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENTAL IMPACT FEES.

Proposed S. B. No. 538 AN ACT REQUIRING THE RETENTION OF A PORTION OF REVENUES FROM TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BY THE ENFORCING MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 691 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL LIENS FOR ACCRUED FINES FOR CERTAIN CODE VIOLATIONS.

Proposed S. B. No. 697 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REVENUE SHARING WITH MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 698 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REVENUE SHARING WITH REGIONAL BODIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 699 AN ACT CONCERNING INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES BY MUNICIPAL RESERVE FUNDS.

Proposed S. B. No. 700 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY PERSONNEL.

Proposed S. B. No. 701 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES.

Proposed S. B. No. 774 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE TOWN OF KENT FOR CERTAIN COSTS OF TRIBAL RECOGNITION PROCEEDINGS.

Proposed S. B. No. 901 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONEYS EXPENDED IN RESPONSE TO TRANSMISSION LINE UPGRADE PROPOSALS.

Proposed S. B. No. 903 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO IMPOSE A PROPERTY TAX ON CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT PROPERTIES THAT DO NOT RECEIVE STATE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

Proposed S. B. No. 931 AN ACT INCREASING THE BIDDING THRESHOLD FOR MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5152 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPACT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5154 AN ACT AUTHORIZING IMPACT FEES FOR EXPANSION OF PUBLIC SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5232 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5233 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE NOANK FIRE DISTRICT TO ADOPT LAND USE ORDINANCES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5304 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITH NONPROFIT SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5413 AN ACT CONCERNING PHYSICAL INSPECTIONS OF PROPERTY FOR REVALUATION PURPOSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5414 AN ACT CONCERNING THE VALUATION FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES OF CONTAMINATED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5417 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REFORM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5418 AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE SHARE OF CERTAIN TAX REVENUES WITH MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5420 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FEE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5421 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECEIPT BY FIRE, SEWER AND OTHER DISTRICTS OF PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5422 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL AUDIT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FILINGS BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5760 AN ACT CONCERNING TAX WARRANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5761 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR REAL PROPERTY OF PRIVATE COLLEGES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5763 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX REFORM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5765 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY TAX REFORM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5764 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENTS-IN-LIEU-OF-TAXES FOR STATE-OWNED PROPERTY IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5770 AN ACT CONCERNING CAPPED MILL RATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5771 AN ACT CONCERNING CORPORATION TAX CREDITS AND OTHER BUSINESS TAX CREDITS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES IDENTIFIED AS HAVING FISCAL DISPARITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5776 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5777 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH PARKING VIOLATIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5787 AN ACT CONCERNING RATE OF PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR NEW REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY THE STATE IN A MUNICIPALITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5790 AN ACT REQUIRING THE SHARING OF A PORTION OF REVENUES FROM MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS WITH THE ENFORCING MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5791 AN ACT REQUIRING THE REMISSION OF A PORTION OF REVENUES FROM MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS TO THE ENFORCING MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5980 AN ACT ALLOWING THE NOANK FIRE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5981 AN ACT ALLOWING THE NOANK FIRE DISTRICT TO ADOPT ORDINANCES DELAYING DEMOLITION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5983 AN ACT REQUIRING FULL REIMBURSEMENT TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE COSTS OF STATE MANDATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5984 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE SMALL TOWN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6160 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6164 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF AN IMPACT FEE ON NEW PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6167 AN ACT CONCERNING RECORDING FEES RETAINED BY TOWN CLERKS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6168 AN ACT CONCERNING GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6171 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES AND DOG LICENSING FEES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6439 AN ACT REQUIRING THE SHARING OF REVENUES FROM MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS WITH THE ENFORCING MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6441 AN ACT REQUIRING THE REMISSION OF A PORTION OF REVENUES FROM MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS TO THE ENFORCING MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6442 AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Proposed H. B. No. 6444 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCAL PORTION OF THE REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Proposed H. B. No. 6447 AN ACT CONCERNING FACTORS CONSIDERED BY AN ARBITRATION PANEL IN MUNICIPAL BINDING ARBITRATION .

Proposed H. B. No. 6455 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TOWN COUNCIL OF NEW CANAAN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6456 AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6464 AN ACT EXTENDING THE DATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE BY MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND B.

Proposed H. B. No. 6467 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES AND FEE PROPOSALS FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6471 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL STORMWATER UTILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6478 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENTS-IN-LIEU-OF-TAXES FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6480 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET PROCESS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6481 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL EXEMPTION FROM MID-YEAR STATE BUDGET CUTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6483 AN ACT CONCERNING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.

Proposed H. B. No. 6555 AN ACT CONCERNING AUDITS OF STATE FUNDING TO MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6476 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL RECAPTURE OF ANY SHORTFALL IN THE STATE GRANT IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6477 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX TREATMENT OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.

*BANKS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Banks Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. Please submit 30 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2400 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. outside of Room 1B of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency and Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

*S. B. No. 618 (COMM) AN ACT PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH REVERSE MORTGAGES.

*H. B. No. 5178 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REVERSE MORTGAGES.

*H. B. No. 6695 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING ABUSIVE PRACTICES IN THE MAKING OF REVERSE ANNUITY MORTGAGE LOANS.

*S. B. No. 158 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF CUSTOMER FINANCIAL RECORDS BY A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PURSUANT TO A SUBPOENA.

*S. B. No. 617 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY INVESTMENT FIRMS.

*S. B. No. 450 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING BANKS FROM IMPOSING FEES OR CHARGES FOR THE USE OF TELLER SERVICES AND THE CASHING OF CERTAIN CHECKS.

*S. B. No. 732 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL REVOLVING LOANS.

*S. B. No. 1016 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING.

*S. B. No. 1069 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BANKING ACTIVITIES.

*S. B. No. 1070 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES RELATIVE TO THE BANKING LAW OF CONNECTICUT.

*H. B. No. 5324 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING BANKS FROM ESTABLISHING CUSTOMER DEADLINES BY WHICH ERRORS MAY BE REPORTED.

*H. B. No. 5486 (COMM) AN ACT REGULATING THE MAKING AND COLLECTION OF PAYDAY LOANS.

*H. B. No. 6014 (COMM) AN ACT ELIMINATING FEES OR CHARGES CONCERNING DORMANT BANK ACCOUNTS.

*H. B. No. 6632 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SECURED AND UNSECURED LENDING.

*H. B. No. 6633 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT BANKS.

*H. B. No. 6696 (RAISED) AN ACT PREVENTING BANK IMPERSONATION AND MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS.

*ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 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. Electronically sent testimony will be accepted as part of the permanent record. Bills will be heard in the order listed below. 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. Legislators and State Agency Officials testimony will begin at 3: 00 P. M. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Cellular telephone, electricity transmission and generation

*H. B. No. 6707 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RIGHTS OF CELLULAR TELEPHONE USERS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5126 AN ACT CONCERNING CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER DIRECTORIES.

*H. B. No. 6706 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING A FEE FOR TERMINATING TELECOMMUNICATION OR BROADBAND SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

*S. B. No. 1097 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EQUAL REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6030 AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5569 AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6026 AN ACT CONCERNING A DISTRIBUTIVE ENERGY GENERATION PROGRAM.

*Proposed S. B. No. 639 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC COMPANY BILLS.

*Proposed S. B. No. 740 AN ACT CONCERNING ALLOCATION OF MANDATED ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CONGESTION COSTS.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 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. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A. The first portion of the hearing is reserved for remarks from the nominees. Additional speakers will be heard in the order their names appear on the sign-up sheet. All speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

NOMINATIONS TO BE HEARD:

Senate Resolution:

House Resolution:

House Joint Resolution:

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 1: 00 P. M. outside of Room 2C 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: Housing Matters

Proposed S. B. No. 758 AN ACT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MUNICIPALITIES THAT PROVIDE HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES.

Proposed S. B. No. 759 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVITALIZATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS.

Proposed S. B. No. 886 AN ACT CONCERNING A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

S. B. No. 983 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING HOUSING FUNDS FOR MUNICIPALITIES.

S. B. No. 984 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESTORATION OF THE SERVICE LEVEL IN THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 986 (RAISED) AN ACT EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF THE DEMONSTRATION WINDOW REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 987 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE HOUSING PROGRAMS.

S. B. No. 988 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETURN OF RENTAL DEPOSITS AND NOTIFICATION OF THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF A LANDLORD.

S. B. No. 1035 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY.

S. B. No. 1036 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

S. B. No. 1088 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE SPRINKLERS IN NURSING HOMES.

S. B. No. 1089 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5147 AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN AND RECREATIONAL SPACE IN SMALL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5682 AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR POSSESSIONS OF EVICTED TENANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5964 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR CERTAIN OWNERS IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6095 AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE, GRANTS AND LOANS FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS SECTION OF NEW HAVEN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6099 AN ACT PROVIDING RESOURCES TO MUNICIPALITIES CURRENTLY FUNDING HOUSING OUT OF LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6429 AN ACT EXTENDING THE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE HOUSING.

Proposed H. B. No. 6539 AN ACT CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION OF A LANDLORD.

H. B. No. 6595 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HOUSING FOR HOMELESS PERSONS.

H. B. No. 6597 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING.

H. B. No. 6598 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SURCHARGE CLAUSES IN RESIDENTIAL LEASES FOR HEAT AND UTILITIES.

H. B. No. 6599 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE URBAN RENEWAL HOUSING PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6644 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GROUP INSURANCE FOR HOUSING OWNED BY NONPROFITS.

*INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 9: 30 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 in Room 2C 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 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2C 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. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Homeowners Insurance, Tenants Security Deposit, Property and Casualty Insurers, Automobile Insurance

*Proposed S. B. No. 26 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE AGAINST MOLD DAMAGE.

*Proposed S. B. No. 436 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATES BASED ON BREED OF DOG.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6543 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE BASED ON BREED OF DOG.

*Proposed S. B. No. 507 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RATING PRACTICES BASED ON CLAIMS AND CLAIM INQUIRIES.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5709 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5380 AN ACT INCREASING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR TENANTS.

*S. B. No. 31 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS FROM CANCELING OR REFUSING TO RENEW POLICIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY LATE FEES.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5718 AN ACT CONCERNING PARITY FOR CONNECTICUT FAIR PLAN POLICYHOLDERS.

*Proposed S. B. No. 430 AN ACT CONCERNING AN INSURED'S SELECTION OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5293 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6133 AN ACT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTICE TO THE INSURED CONCERNING REPAIR OR REMEDIATION WORK UNDER A PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL RISK POLICY.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2B 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.

*Proposed S. B. No. 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF HIGH-STAKES BINGO GAMES AT PLAINFIELD GREYHOUND PARK.

*Proposed S. B. No. 349 AN ACT EXEMPTING MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY FROM THE STATE INCOME TAX.

*Proposed S. B. No. 351 AN ACT EXEMPTING MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY FROM THE STATE INCOME TAX.

*Proposed S. B. No. 573 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LIVING MEMORIAL TO COMMEMORATE FALLEN AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

*Proposed S. B. No. 578 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL.

*Proposed S. B. No. 581 AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' DAY AS A PAID HOLIDAY FOR VETERANS.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5881 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENDING DATE OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5884 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO SUPPLEMENT PAYMENTS FROM THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES FUND.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5890 AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION TO "VETERAN" TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6005 AN ACT CONCERNING A SPACE ON THE INCOME TAX FORM FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ROCKY HILL VETERANS' HOME.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6007 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR".

*Proposed H. B. No. 6222 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6564 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A MONUMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE CONNECTICUT 29TH COLORED REGIMENT C. V INFANTRY.

*Proposed H. B. No. 6565 AN ACT PROVIDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2A of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Public and Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Municipal Improvement

S. B. No. 977 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING SEPARATE RATES OF TAXATION FOR REAL ESTATE.

S. B. No. 1081 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FARMLAND PRESERVATION.

S. B. No. 1082 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FARM TRANSFER COORDINATING COMMITTEE.

H. B. No. 5892 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY PRESERVATION.

H. B. No. 5893 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.

H. B. No. 6570 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PLANS OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005

The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 10: 00 A. 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 of the LOB. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Numbers may be drawn beginning at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB and will be available until 9: 50 A. 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. The public hearing will recess at the conclusion of public testimony and reconvene at 1: 00 P. M. At that time, testimony will be reserved for Legislators, State Agency Representatives, and Chief Elected Municipal Officials.

SUBJECT MATTER: Public Health Preparedness

H. B. No. 6663 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.

H. B. No. 6705 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO PRETRIAL DIVERSION AND ALTERNATIVE SANCTIONS.

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 25 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2D of the LOB. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Numbers may be drawn beginning at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB and will be available until 9: 50 A. 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. The public hearing will recess at the conclusion of public testimony and reconvene at 1: 00 P. M. At that time, testimony will be reserved for Legislators, State Agency Representatives, and Chief Elected Municipal Officials.

SUBJECT MATTER: Mixing Populations in State Elderly/Disabled Housing Projects

H. B. No. 6662 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE RELATING TO POPULATIONS IN STATE ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOUSING PROJECTS.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold an informational hearing on TRICARE on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Education Committee will hold an informational hearing on Hartford Schools with invited speakers, Education Commissioner Betty Sternberg, Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez and Hartford Superintendent of Schools Robert Henry on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11: 15 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS AND

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL HEARING

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Public Health Committee will hold a joint informational hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 3: 30 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Invited speakers will discuss the proposed federal budget’s impact on veterans and public health issues.

*SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

INFORMATIONAL HEARING

The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold an informational hearing on the Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund with presentations by Mr. Gerald Dierman, Administrator of the Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund, and Commissioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz of the Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE

BONDING PRESENTATIONS FOR 2005

UNALLOCATED BALANCES/NEW AUTHORIZATIONS

1. Tuesday, March 1, 2005 - Room 1C

II. Thursday, March 3, 2005 - Room 1C

III. Friday, March 4, 2005 - Room 1C

IV. Monday, March 7, 2005 - Room 1C

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of February 17, 2005 to March 3, 2005

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS