No. 36 Monday, February 28, 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 AncestryPlus 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 articles, 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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*PLYMOUTH NUTMEG ARTISTS’ ART EXHIBIT

Representative William Hamzy cordially invite all legislators and staff to view the Plymouth Nutmeg Artists’ Art Exhibit from Tuesday, March 1, 2005 to Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in the Concourse of the LOB. The exhibit entitled “Nutmeg Artists Get Real” is a kaleidoscope of colors in a variety of mediums focusing on realism.

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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

The Business Council of Fairfield County (SACIA) cordially invite all Fairfield County legislators to a regional legislative breakfast on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 from 7: 30 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. at the Westin Stamford Hotel, One First Stamford Place, Stamford, Connecticut. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Betsy Schenkel at (203) 359-3220 or at bschenkel@sacia. org.

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CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST AND BRIEFING

The Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a continental breakfast and a briefing for the “Connecticut Economy: a University of Connecticut Quarterly Review” on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol.

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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION BOARDS OF EDUCATION

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Association Boards of Education cordially invite all legislators and staff to its annual legislative reception on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol. Board members, superintendents and members of the Connecticut PTA will be available to discuss public education issues.

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CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF EYE CARE PHYSICIANS

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Society of Eye Care Physicians cordially invite all legislators to a legislative breakfast to discuss pressing issues for 2005 on Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the 2nd Floor Atrium of the LOB. For further information, please contact Deborah Osborn at (860) 567-3787.

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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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*REPRESENTATIVE BERGER WATERBURY DELEGATION

BUSINESS DAY MEETING

Representative Berger, Co-Chair of the Commerce Committee, cordially invite members of the Watertown, Naugatuck, Wolcott and Woodbury delegation, to attend a reception with representatives of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce on Business Day, Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. in Representative Berger’s office Room 110 of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Representative Berger at ext. 0388

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REPRESENTATIVE PISCOPO NORTHWEST CHAMBER MEETING

Representative John E. Piscopo cordially invite all legislators who represent Northwestern towns in the Northwest Chamber of Commerce area to attend a meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 10: 30 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. For further information, please contact Jason Schuetz at (860) 240-8761.

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IRISH AMERICAN CAUCUS BENEFIT CONCERT

The Irish American Caucus cordially invite all legislators and staff to hear the Wolfe Tones in concert on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 6: 00 P. M. at the Irish American Home, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For further information, or to purchase tickets, please contact Melissa Ozols at (860) 240-8790.

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UCONN CENTER ON DISABILITES, CT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, AND

CT COMMISSION ON CHILDREN LEGISLATIVE FORUM

The University of Connecticut Center on Disabilities, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Commission on Children cordially invite all legislators to a legislative forum on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. The forum will host invited speaker Dr. Richard Roberts, Director of the Early Intervention Research Institute. For further information, please contact Ann Dandrow at (860) 679-1500 or at adandrow@uchc. edu or Elizabeth Brown at elizabeth. brown@cga. ct. gov.

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BRISTOL RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY OPERATING COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the BRRFOC’s annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, March 10, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 30 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please call (860) 246-4346.

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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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IRISH COFFEE BREAK

The Irish-American Legislative Caucus cordially invites all legislators and staff to an Irish Coffee Break, featuring the Italo-Celtic Accordion Stylings of State Senator Billy O’Ciotto, on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 10: 30 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol.

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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. This event is hosted by Senator Jonathan Harris. 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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MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK, INC

TOUCH TANK DAY

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Inc. cordially invite all legislators and staff to visit with the animals and staff from the Maritime Aquarium on Wednesday March 16, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 4: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. The event will allow visitors to meet and touch some of their favorite tidal pool creatures - “tickle” a live horseshoe crab, find the “eyes” of a sea star and discover which animal has a tail like the Washington Monument. The Maritime Aquarium encourages visitors to roll up their sleeves and get their hands wet!

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CONNECTICUT READING ASSOCIATION

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Reading Association cordially invites all members of the Education Committee and State Board of Education to attend a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB.

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*AGRICULTURE DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Agricultural Associations cordially invites all legislatures and staff to celebrate state farms and natural resources and to observe Connecticut Agricultural Day on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 10: 00 A. M. to 1: 00 P. M. in the North Lobby of the State Capitol. Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating Agricultural Day will occur at 12: 00 P. M. The Agricultural Journalism award will also be presented at 12: 00 P. M.

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CONNECTICUT STATE SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists cordially invite all legislators and staff to a legislative reception on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Lori Samele at (860) 240-6040.

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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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*ST. JOSEPH’S DAY

CELEBRATION

The Italian American Legislative Caucus will hold its annual celebration of St. Joseph’s Day on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. The Caucus will recognize its honorees with a reception to follow in the Atrium of the LOB. Please join them as they honor recipients for their contributions to the Italian American community and celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. For further information, please contact Abby at ext. 0145 or Katelyn at ext. 8875.

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CONNECTICUT STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut State Apprenticeship Council cordially invite all legislators to a legislative breakfast and briefing on “Apprenticeship - Providing the 21st Century Workforce” on Thursday, March 24, 2005 from 8: 30 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, please contact Nancy Steffens at (860) 263-6537.

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*JOHN H. BLAIR MEMORIAL CAPITOL

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 18^th Annual John H. Blair Memorial Capitol Basketball Tournament to benefit the "Veterans Who Care Committee, Inc. " will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 5: 00 P. M. at St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. A party is scheduled for 6: 00 P. M. in the Officer's Club of the State Armory. For player entry and ticket information, please contact Andrew Clark at ext. 0593 or John Larkin at (860) 727-0133.

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YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU

RECOGNITION DAY BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Youth Service Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend its inaugural legislative breakfast in celebration of “Youth Service Bureau Recognition Day” on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. Informational tables will be available in the LOB Concourse from 10: 00 A. M. to 3: 00 P. M. to learn more about the many programs and services provided by Connecticut’s Youth Service Bureaus. For further information, please contact Pat Doherty at (860) 521-8035.

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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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Conservation and Development Subcommittee meeting on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2600 of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a General Government B Subcommittee meeting on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 5301 of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Judicial and Corrections Subcommittee work session on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 5201 of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Regulation and Protection Subcommittee work session on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a General Government A Subcommittee work session on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 5201 of the LOB.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

*PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The Transportation Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Conservation and Development Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting immediately following a 12: 00 P. M. public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 in Room 2B of the LOB.

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

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.

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

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

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

*PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE: The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Human Services Subcommittee work session on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a General Government A Subcommittee work session on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 5201 of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Conservation and Development Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2600 of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Legislative Subcommittee work session on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 5201 of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Judicial and Corrections Subcommittee work session on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 5301 of the LOB.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Regulation and Protection Subcommittee work session on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a General Government B Subcommittee work session on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 5201 of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2005

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a Health and Hospitals Subcommittee work session on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005

*PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2005

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005

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

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday February 28, 2005 at 11: 00 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 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Representatives and Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed S. B. No. 920 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONNECTICUT CLEAN DIESEL PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5581 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING OF SHELLFISH IN LONG ISLAND SOUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 5596 AN ACT CONCERNING SHELLFISHERIES BOUYS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5613 AN ACT CONCERNING DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND USES PERMITTED AS OF RIGHT IN WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES.

Proposed S. B. No. 850 AN ACT CONCERNING POWER DREDGES AND SHELLFISH BEDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5597 AN ACT CONCERNING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BY DEFENDANTS IN CONSERVATION LAW CASES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6425 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MATTABASSET WASTEWATER TREATMENT DISTRICT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5341 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION OF LAWN CARE PESTICIDES AT SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE FACILITIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 591 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Proposed S. B. No. 916 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL RESTRICTION OF LAWN CARE PESTICIDES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5577 AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSERVATION OFFICERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5601 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER AND AREAS OF NATURAL OR HISTORICAL INTEREST.

Proposed H. B. No. 6394 AN ACT CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM TO RESTORE TIDAL ESTUARIES, COVES AND WETLANDS THROUGH THE ELIMINATION OF EMBAYMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6397 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES TO SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATION.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. 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. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Municipal Chief Elected Officials. After the first hour, speaker order will decided by a lottery system. Numbers may be drawn beginning at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB and will be available up until 11: 30 A. M. Anyone wishing to testify after the drawing will be placed at the end of the list. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 34 (COMM) AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS IN HARASSMENT CASES.

S. B. No. 256 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LIABILITY OF SKI AREA OPERATORS FOR INJURIES.

S. B. No. 895 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR CONDUCTING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECKS.

S. B. No. 972 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD.

S. B. No. 1071 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MORTGAGES AND REAL ESTATE FINANCING.

S. B. No. 1077 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMON INTEREST FORM OF OWNERSHIP.

S. B. No. 1119 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF BUSINESS CORPORATIONS AND NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS.

S. B. No. 1122 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCELERATED REHABILITATION OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF SECTION 53A-56(A)(2).

S. B. No. 1123 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1124 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CUSTODY OF REMAINS OF DECEASED PERSONS.

H. B. No. 5222 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSAULT OF A SPORTS OFFICIAL.

H. B. No. 5725 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THEFT OF SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5733 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY OF EVICTED TENANTS.

H. B. No. 5749 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF THE THIRD TAXING DISTRICT OF NORWALK.

H. B. No. 6286 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY USE OF CARTRIDGE INJECTORS.

H. B. No. 6576 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.

H. B. No. 6577 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENTS AT THE WHITING FORENSIC DIVISION.

H. B. No. 6602 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

H. B. No. 6634 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ACCELERATED REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6697 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCKET COURTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 28, 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 Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Municipal Revenue

S. B. No. 1080 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ZONING.

S. B. No. 1084 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN STATE REIMBURSED PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 6701 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO HOUSING.

H. B. No. 6702 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR ENFORCING PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCIES.

H. B. No. 6703 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL PLANNING.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2B 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 of the LOB. 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: Department of Motor Vehicles, AAC Repairs to Motor Vehicles, and AAC Billboards, Town Aid Road, Vision Screening, Driver License and Emissions Fraud and the Emissions Enterprise Fund

Proposed S. B. No. 49 AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE NUMBER PLATES CONTAINING SEVEN LETTERS OR NUMBERS, OR COMBINATION OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS, AT THE REQUEST OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRANTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 50 AN ACT REPEALING THE FORTY-DOLLAR FEE CHARGED FOR REGISTRATION OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION INSPECTION PROGRAM.

Proposed S. B. No. 120 AN ACT WAIVING MOTOR VEHICLE FEES FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.

Proposed S. B. No. 151 AN ACT INCLUDING CERTAIN INSPECTORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE DEFINITION OF "PEACE OFFICER" UNDER THE PENAL CODE.

Proposed S. B. No. 153 AN ACT CONCERNING FLASHING LIGHTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 188 AN ACT CONCERNING BRIDGE HEIGHT VIOLATIONS.

Proposed S. B. No. 189 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND REPAIRERS.

Proposed S. B. No. 190 AN ACT CONCERNING ANTIQUE, RARE OR SPECIAL INTEREST MOTOR VEHICLES AND MODIFIED ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed S. B. No. 332 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MONEY COLLECTED FOR SPEEDING VIOLATIONS.

Proposed S. B. No. 338 AN ACT CONCERNING DARKENED OR TINTED COVERS ON MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES.

Proposed S. B. No. 563 AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY IN THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVERS' LICENSES.

Proposed S. B. No. 564 AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE OF A NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATION ON THE OPERATOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE.

Proposed S. B. No. 570 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Proposed S. B. No. 720 AN ACT CONCERNING FINES FOR FAILING TO YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS.

Proposed S. B. No. 822 AN ACT CONCERNING EMISSION TESTING.

Proposed S. B. No. 824 AN ACT PROHIBITING LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO RECORDED INFORMATION IN "BLACK BOXES" IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed S. B. No. 828 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.

Proposed S. B. No. 960 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION EXPIRATION DATE STICKERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5051 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE USE OF FLASHING LIGHTS AND SIRENS ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5066 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE OR WHILE A LICENSE IS UNDER SUSPENSION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5083 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5084 AN ACT CONCERNING TOWING VEHICLES TO AND FROM AUCTIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5090 AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCED FINES FOR CERTAIN FIRST VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5091 AN ACT CONCERNING A SURCHARGE ON MOTOR VEHICLE INFRACTIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5097 AN ACT CONCERNING FINGERPRINTING APPLICANTS FOR NEW MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS' LICENSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5117 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR ENGAGING IN VANDALOUS ACTS WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5118 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR "MAILBOX BASEBALL".

Proposed H. B. No. 5119 AN ACT REDUCING FINES FOR CERTAIN FIRST TIME VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5162 AN ACT REQUIRING ALL APPLICANTS FOR A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION COURSE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5163 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF REPLICA MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5164 AN ACT CONCERNING INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO POLICE OFFICERS MAKING TRAFFIC STOPS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5316 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF TITLE TO A MOTOR VEHICLE ABANDONED AT A LICENSED DEALER OR REPAIRER.

Proposed H. B. No. 5323 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES OR WINDSHIELD PLACARDS BLIND PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY BE ISSUED.

Proposed H. B. No. 5436 AN ACT ESTABLISHING FULL-SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFFICES IN WILLIMANTIC, VERNON AND PUTNAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5437 AN ACT CONCERNING THE COST OF THE LIST OF DRIVERS WHO ARE DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5438 AN ACT PREVENTING THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION STICKERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5441 AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY TO A FELONY FOR NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE THAT CAUSES DEATH TO A PERSON.

Proposed H. B. No. 5444 AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH-SPEED LASER READER OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5448 AN ACT CONCERNING INSPECTION OF RACETRACK RACE CARS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5449 AN ACT CONCERNING A LICENSE PLATE TO RECOGNIZE THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5451 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FLASHING LIGHTS AND FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5454 AN ACT CONCERNING A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND INSURANCE TO OPERATE A MOTORIZED VEHICLE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5455 AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR MANSLAUGHTER WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN BOTH DRIVING WHILE USING ILLEGAL DRUGS AND DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.

Proposed H. B. No. 5457 AN ACT CONCERNING A REPORT ON THE EMISSIONS TESTING PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5458 AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5459 AN ACT CONCERNING WAIVER OF AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION FEES FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.

Proposed H. B. No. 5462 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPOUNDING UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5463 AN ACT SUSPENDING AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE WHEN GUILTY OF PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR.

Proposed H. B. No. 5464 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION STICKER ON THE REAR WINDOW OF VEHICLE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5465 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5466 AN ACT INCREASING THE FINE FOR TRUCKS THAT ILLEGALLY USE THE MERRITT PARKWAY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5470 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPIRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE OF AN ALIEN.

Proposed H. B. No. 5849 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FLASHING OR REVOLVING LIGHTS AND SIRENS BY VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEFS AND THEIR DEPUTIES AND ASSISTANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5852 AN ACT CONCERNING A SURCHARGE FOR EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5857 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING THE COST OF TOWING ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5866 AN ACT CONCERNING CONTACT INFORMATION ON INTERSTATE TRUCKS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5872 AN ACT CONCERNING PLACING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION STICKERS ON INSIDE OF WINDSHIELD.

Proposed H. B. No. 5873 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNINSURED DRIVERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5878 AN ACT CONCERNING SAFETY OF VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE AMBULANCE SERVICE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5999 AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCING THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6002 AN ACT CONCERNING FINES COLLECTED FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING VIOLATIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6206 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCKS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6209 AN ACT RECOVERING THE CHARGE TO MUNICIPALITIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYER REPORTING SYSTEM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6210 AN ACT LIMITING TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK TRAFFIC TO THE RIGHT-HAND TRAVEL LANE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6218 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FLASHING OR REVOLVING LIGHTS BY VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEFS AND THEIR DEPUTIES AND ASSISTANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6314 AN ACT CONCERNING AUDIO-VISUAL RECORDING OF A STOP FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6317 AN ACT CONCERNING DRIVER LICENSES FOR NONCITIZENS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6320 AN ACT ALLOWING FIRE CHIEFS TO USE SIRENS AND FLASHING RED LIGHTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6330 AN ACT REQUIRING A REPORT ON THE NEW MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6332 AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FOR AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6333 AN ACT CONCERNING TOW TRUCK OPERATORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6339 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6340 AN ACT CONCERNING EMISSIONS TESTING OF MOTOR VEHICLES USING BIO-DIESEL FUEL.

Proposed H. B. No. 6341 AN ACT CONCERNING SITE LOCATION APPLICATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND REPAIRERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6342 AN ACT RESTORING THE TOWN OPTION TO CHARGE A FIVE-DOLLAR FEE FOR DELINQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE TAXPAYERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6560 AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSE PLATES FOR VINTAGE MOTOR VEHICLES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6563 AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL SPEED CONTROL SURCHARGE.

S. B. No. 70 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REPAIRS TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

S. B. No. 1058 AN ACT CONCERNING BILLBOARDS, TOWN AID ROAD, VISION SCREENING, DRIVER LICENSE AND EMISSIONS FRAUD, AND THE EMISSIONS ENTERPRISE FUND.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Select Committee on Aging will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2E 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: Nursing Home Issues

S. B. No. 64 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMISSION AND CARE OF PATIENTS IN NURSING HOMES.

S. B. No. 74 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME INSPECTIONS.

S. B. No. 965 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE CONSERVATOR OF A PERSON.

S. B. No. 968 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE TO RESIDENTS.

S. B. No. 996 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS.

S. B. No. 1159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES FOR NURSING POOL SERVICES PROVIDED TO A LICENSED NURSING FACILITY.

S. B. No. 1160 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES.

S. B. No. 1161 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT RATES PAID TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES BASED ON PATIENT ACUITY LEVELS.

H. B. No. 6572 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A PAIN MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL IN NURSING HOMES.

H. B. No. 6575 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELDER DEATH REVIEW TEAM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER.

H. B. No. 6775 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PILOT MOBILE CARE INTEGRATION TEAM.

H. B. No. 6776 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENTS TO ELDERLY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Select Committee on Children will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 12: 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 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 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: School Nutrition and Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 1174 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL NUTRITION.

S. B. No. 1175 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL BREAKFAST PILOT PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1176 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT INITIATIVE.

S. B. No. 1177 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PARENTING EDUCATION.

S. B. No. 1178 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LEAD SCREENING FOR CHILDREN.

S. B. No. 1179 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 6799 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE.

H. B. No. 6800 (RAISED) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 1: 00 P. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 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 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1E 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: Enterprise Zone, Reporting and Miscellaneous Bills

Proposed S. B. No. 201 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS.

Proposed S. B. No. 354 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR AUDITS OF RECIPIENTS OF TAX CREDITS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

S. B. No. 358 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF JOBS IN CONNECTICUT.

S. B. No. 360 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FIXING OF ASSESSMENTS IN ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Proposed S. B. No. 910 AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT.

Proposed S. B. No. 913 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR JOB TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.

S. B. No. 1186 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR ZONES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5181 AN ACT CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF A FOREIGN TRADE ZONE AT THE WATERBURY-OXFORD AIRPORT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5494 AN ACT EXPANDING THE WATERBURY ENTERPRISE ZONE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5909 AN ACT CONCERNING CRITERIA FOR ENTERPRISE CORRIDOR ZONES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5911 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6501 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CREATION OF NUTMEG ZONES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6503 AN ACT EXTENDING ENTERPRISE ZONE BENEFITS TO ALL HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES LOCATED IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 1: 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 3900 of the LOB. Electronically sent testimony will be accepted as part of the permanent record. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. The first two hours of the hearing is reserved for public testimony. Public speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony and will be heard in order of the bills listed below. Legislators, State Agency Officials and Department Heads testimony will begin at 3: 00 P. M. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed H. B. No. 5567 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSERVATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS.

S. B. No. 1136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY RESPONSE LOCATION OF 9-1-1 CALLERS.

H. B. No. 6780 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 6779 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL GAS SERVICE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.

H. B. No. 6757 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT STANDARD OFFER RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSUMERS.

S. B. No. 1137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LOCATIONAL INSTALLED ELECTRICITY GENERATION CAPACITY.

H. B. No. 6778 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING THE CONNECTICUT POWER AUTHORITY.

H. B. No. 6781 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO OWN ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed be committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 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. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for remarks from the nominees. Testimony from the public will be heard in the order appearing on the sign-up sheet and will begin at the conclusion of nominee remarks. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Executive Nominations

Senate Resolution:

House Joint Resolutions:

Lynne S. Farrell, Esquire, of Shelton to be a member of the State Board of Education.

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing immediately following a 10: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 in Room 1B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1B 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: Consumer Related Bills

Proposed H. B. No. 5073 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESCHEATING OF GIFT CERTIFICATES TO THE STATE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5202 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY PAID CALLERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5649 AN ACT REQUIRING MOBILE HOME PARKS TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN COSTS TO RESIDENTS OF THE PARK.

H. B. No. 5652 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING WARRANTY WORK PERFORMED BY DEALERS OF CERTAIN MACHINERY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5661 AN ACT REQUIRING MOBILE HOME PARKS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH NOTICE OF CERTAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5996 AN ACT ALLOWING THE CONDUCT OF A FROG RACE RAFFLE IN THE TOWN OF WINDHAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6067 AN ACT ELIMINATING EXPIRATION DATES ON ALL GIFT CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES.

H. B. No. 6072 (COMM) AN ACT PROTECTING THE COMMISSIONS OF SALES REPRESENTATIVES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6270 AN ACT REQUIRING TRUTH IN ADVERTISING FOR THE STARTING TIME OF MOVIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6524 AN ACT CONCERNING BOTTLED WATER IN STATE FUNDED FACILITIES.

H. B. No. 6804 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESTAURANT SAFETY.

Proposed S. B. No. 71 AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELS.

Proposed S. B. No. 83 AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF RETAIL DRUG PRICES.

S. B. No. 121 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING CHARITIES THAT UTILIZE PAID SOLICITORS.

Proposed S. B. No. 123 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPIRATION OF GIFT CERTIFICATES.

Proposed S. B. No. 135 AN ACT EXTENDING THE "DO NOT CALL LIST" TO CALLS MADE TO PROMOTE POLITICAL CANDIDATES.

Proposed S. B. No. 168 AN ACT CONCERNING NUTRITION LABELING AT RESTAURANTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 246 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPIRATION DATES STAMPED ON FOOD PRODUCTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 414 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESCHEATING OF GIFT CERTIFICATES OR GIFT CARDS TO THE STATE.

S. B. No. 480 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE, RESALE, LEASE OR USE OF RECALLED CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.

S. B. No. 650 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING CONSUMER CREDIT BUREAUS TO OFFER SECURITY FREEZES.

S. B. No. 652 (COMM) AN ACT REGARDING THE RETURN POLICY OF RETAIL STORES.

Proposed S. B. No. 927 AN ACT REQUIRING MOBILE HOME PARKS TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN COSTS TO RESIDENTS OF THE PARK.

S. B. No. 1181 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTING OF PRICES ON RETAIL END CAPS.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. 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 in Room 2A of the LOB. 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 Legislators, State Agency Heads and Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Higher Education Issues

S. B. No. 1050 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION.

S. B. No. 1167 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A NANOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1168 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS OF NURSING, ALLIED HEALTH AND PHARMACY.

S. B. No. 1169 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VIRTUAL LIBRARIES.

H. B. No. 6708 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORKFORCE READINESS OF THE JOBS FIRST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.

H. B. No. 6793 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 6794 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE.

H. B. No. 6795 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVATE OCCUPATIONAL STUDENT PROTECTION ACCOUNT.

H. B. No. 6796 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

H. B. No. 6797 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2000 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1E 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.

S. B. No. 671 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ANNUAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

S. B. No. 801 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF WAIVER APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

S. B. No. 1099 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TREATMENT OF ASSETS WITH RESPECT TO PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 1100 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1101 (RAISED) AN ACT RESCINDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SEEK A WAIVER FROM FEDERAL LAW CONCERNING TRANSFER OF ASSETS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1154 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.

S. B. No. 1155 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW.

S. B. No. 1157 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF HUSKY PLAN, PART A.

H. B. No. 5209 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING MAXIMIZATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5701 AN ACT CONCERNING MONEYS PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR BURIAL EXPENSES.

H. B. No. 6114 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EASTERN CONNECTICUT IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTER.

H. B. No. 6787 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

H. B. No. 6788 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

H. B. No. 6789 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFER OF ASSET PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE-ADMINISTERED GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing following a 9: 00 A. M. committee meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 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 in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 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. Anyone wishing to present testimony on more than one bill must sign up on each bill sheet and you 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. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Insurance Producers and Agents, Prescription Information on Prescription Cost

H. B. No. 6806 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE PRODUCER COMPENSATION.

H. B. No. 6689 AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF INSURANCE PRODUCER COMPENSATION.

S. B. No. 1180 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE PRODUCERS AND AGENTS.

H. B. No. 6807 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FEES FOR REQUESTS FOR AGENT APPOINTMENTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 1004 AN ACT PROHIBITING INSURANCE PRODUCER REFERRAL FEES.

Proposed S. B. No. 1006 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF INSURANCE PRODUCERS.

Proposed S. B. No. 435 AN ACT CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY INSURANCE PRODUCERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5707 AN ACT CONCERNING TERMINATION OF INSURANCE PRODUCER CONTRACTS AND APPOINTMENTS.

H. B. No. 6805 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RENEWAL OF INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSES.

Proposed S. B. No. 477 AN ACT REGARDING CONSUMER INFORMATION ON THE AMOUNT INSURERS PAY TOWARD PRESCRIPTION COSTS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials and state agency heads. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

S. B. No. 1138 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS.

S. B. No. 1139 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SOCIAL WORKER JOB CLASSIFICATION.

BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES SERVING IN THE MILITARY.

S. B. No. 1170 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSETS FOR STATE PENSIONS.

S. B. No. 1172 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEES SUFFERING FROM CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS.

H. B. No. 6761 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PENSIONS FOR MUNICIPAL PARAPROFESSIONALS AND NONCERTIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL.

DAYS.

H. B. No. 6763 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CONNECTICUT RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICE CONTRACTS.

H. B. No. 6764 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR JUDICIAL MARSHALS.

H. B. No. 6758 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNION ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF STATE FUNDS.

H. B. No. 6759 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COOPERATIVE HEALTH CARE ARRANGEMENTS.

H. B. No. 6798 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE EMPLOYEE DONATION OF SICK, VACATION OR PERSONAL LEAVE.

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. A separate sign up sheet will be available for Legislators, State Agency Representatives and Chief Elected Municipal Officials at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

SUBJECT MATTER: Mixing Populations in State Elderly/Disabled Housing Projects, Pharmacy Regulation in Connecticut, Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process

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.

H. B. No. 6790 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO THE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS.

H. B. No. 6791 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO PHARMACY REGULATION.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

The Select Committee on Aging will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10: 30 A. 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 9: 30 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. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Aging issues

S. B. No. 63 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.

S. B. No. 75 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OCCUPIED PRIMARILY BY ELDERLY PERSONS.

S. B. No. 86 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RATES PAID BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.

S. B. No. 200 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION OF HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCIES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.

S. B. No. 448 (COMM) AN ACT PROVIDING AN INCREASE IN RATES PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

S. B. No. 966 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1158 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS TO SERVE THE ELDERLY.

H. B. No. 5472 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTED LIVING PILOT PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 5473 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING A REFUND OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS TAX TO PROVIDERS OF ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5475 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RECREATIONAL BINGO FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.

H. B. No. 6603 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES.

H. B. No. 6651 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPEND DOWN ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CONNPACE PROGRAM.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. 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 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 public testimony. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

S. B. No. 21 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING AUDITS CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 169 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RESPITE SERVICES FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVES CARING FOR MINOR CHILDREN.

S. B. No. 171 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MAKING ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 670 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE HIRING OF ADDITIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS.

S. B. No. 762 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STATE SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 5027 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STATE SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS TO PAY FOR ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING.

H. B. No. 5290 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE TO THE UNEARNED INCOME DISREGARD FOR STATE SUPPLEMENT RECIPIENTS.

H. B. No. 5291 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING FULL PAYMENT TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS SERVING DUALLY ELIGIBLE PATIENTS.

H. B. No. 5377 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR THE PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

H. B. No. 5693 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RATES PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

H. B. No. 5697 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT RATES PAID BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DENTISTS PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE MEDICAID POPULATION.

H. B. No. 5699 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5706 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING GRANDPARENTS CARING FOR GRANDCHILDREN AND FOSTER CARE SUBSIDIES.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing immediately following a 3: 00 P. M. informational forum on Thursday, March 3, 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 in Room 2C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 2: 00 P. M. in 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 Trust Fund Program

H. B. No. 6785 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY BOND FUNDS FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 1: 30 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 first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials and state agency heads. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Bills

Proposed S. B. No. 282 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR CERTAIN GARAGES.

Proposed S. B. No. 534 AN ACT CONCERNING SOLE PROPRIETORS AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE.

S. B. No. 849 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL.

S. B. No. 956 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PORTAL-TO-PORTAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS.

S. B. No. 958 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY OFFSETS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1021 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRETIONARY BENEFITS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1112 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5110 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

Proposed H. B. No. 5392 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

H. B. No. 6220 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING LIMITED STRESS-RELATED BENEFITS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5396 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION HEARINGS.

H. B. No. 6639 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN PAYMENTS AWARDED UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.

H. B. No. 6650 (RAISED) AN ACT CLARIFYING THE EXEMPTION OF NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTORS FROM THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW.

H. B. No. 6751 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ALTERNATIVE BASE PERIOD.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will be in Room 2E of the LOB. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system which will be held from 10: 30 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. Anyone wishing to testify after the drawing will be placed at the end of the list. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

H. B. No. 6680 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 6801 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCESS COST GRANT.

H. B. No. 6802 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A CONNECTICUT OUT OF SCHOOL TIME GRANT.

S. B. No. 1173 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION EXCESS COST GRANT AND THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.

*H. B. No. 6822 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANTS.

*H. B. No. 6823 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY IN EDUCATION.

*S. B. No. 1212 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING.

*S. B. No. 1213 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANTS AND THE FUNDING OF THE GRANTS.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, 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.

Proposed S. B. No. 222 AN ACT CONCERNING PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC GOLF COURSES AS OPEN SPACE.

Proposed S. B. No. 864 AN ACT CONCERNING AN EXEMPTION TO RABIES VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5010 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF PUPPIES BY PET SHOPS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5573 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MILK REGULATION BOARD AND A STUDY OF THE CONNECTICUT DAIRY INDUSTRY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5583 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5585 AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN SPACE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF SHELTON.

Proposed H. B. No. 5586 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CUSTOM SLAUGHTER PERMITS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5595 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DESIGNATION OF BANTAM LAKE FOR PRESERVATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6249 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECYCLING OF PLASTICS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6393 AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY PRESERVATION AND INVESTMENT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6397 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES TO SEWAGE SLUDGE INCINERATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6413 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF ELEPHANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERTAINMENT BY TRAVELING SHOWS, THEATRICAL EXHIBITIONS AND CIRCUSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6416 AN ACT CONCERNING AN AFFILIATE OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

*PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 1, 2005 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 35 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 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Regional Issues

*S. B. No. 1054 AN ACT PROVIDING LEDYARD, MONTVILLE, NORWICH, NORTH STONINGTON AND PRESTON WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT AND MOHEGAN FUND.

*S. B. No. 1086 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES.

*S. B. No. 1091 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

*S. B. No. 1202 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND LABOR AGREEMENTS.

*S. B. No. 1203 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

*S. B. No. 1204 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL HOUSING CODES.

*H. B. No. 6691 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY UNFUNDED MANDATES.

*H. B. No. 6704 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF LAKES.

*H. B. No. 6710 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING UNIFORM MUNICIPAL BUDGETING STANDARDS.

*H. B. No. 6711 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REMISSION TO MUNICIPALITIES OF A SURCHARGE FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS.

*H. B. No. 6712 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES.

*H. B. No. 6765 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN.

*H. B. No. 6766 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the hearing in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 1D 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. Bills will be heard in the order listed below. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Funding, Insurance Coverage, Physician Assistants and other Public Health related bills

Proposed H. B. No. 5814 AN ACT EXPANDING THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 544 AN ACT REVISING THE DEFINITION OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE.

H. B. No. 6770 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD ALLERGIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6623 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ACADEMIC DETAILING PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6624 AN ACT CONCERNING EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR PHYSICIANS.

Proposed S. B. No. 119 AN ACT REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR LYMPHEDEMA.

Proposed S. B. No. 300 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A HEART SAFE COMMUNITY IN THE TOWN OF PAWCATUCK.

Proposed S. B. No. 302 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR A SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER AT THE FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL IN WATERFORD.

Proposed S. B. No. 307 AN ACT CONCERNING A SPACE ON THE INCOME TAX FORM TO CONTRIBUTE TO PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH.

Proposed S. B. No. 318 AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS.

Proposed S. B. No. 704 AN ACT STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE DATA SYSTEM.

Proposed S. B. No. 706 AN ACT CONCERNING BY-PRODUCT, SOURCE, SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND OTHER SOURCES OF IONIZING RADIATION.

Proposed S. B. No. 876 AN ACT CONCERNING MERCURY WARNINGS.

Proposed S. B. No. 932 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.

S. B. No. 1026 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A SMOKING CESSATION QUIT LINE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5245 AN ACT CONCERNING MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5425 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING TO "TIME FOR LIFE".

Proposed H. B. No. 5798 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DENIAL OF MEDICAL SERVICES DUE TO BILLING DISPUTES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5799 AN ACT CONCERNING DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED CREMATED REMAINS BY FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5808 AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR NONMEDICAL COSTS INCURRED BY ORGAN DONORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6176 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A WATER MAIN IN LEDYARD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6302 AN ACT RESTRICTING THE SALE OF COSMETIC CONTACT LENSES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6556 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO THE FIVE REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BOARDS.

*TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2005

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2B 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 of the LOB. 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 Agency Representatives. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

*S. B. No. 1102 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF MANDATORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

*S. B. No. 1103 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

*S. B. No. 1116 (RAISED) AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.

*S. B. No. 1142 (RAISED) AN ACT AMENDING USE OF MARINE DEALER'S REGISTRATION NUMBERS.

*S. B. No. 1164 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL USE REGISTRATION.

*S. B. No. 1165 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVIEW OF RATES FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

*S. B. No. 1166 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A COMBINATION REGISTRATION.

*S. B. No. 1182 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLES TITLE.

*S. B. No. 1183 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION NUMBER PLATE.

*S. B. No. 1187 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MERCURY SWITCHES AND DEVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

*H. B. No. 5165 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY FINES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS.

*H. B. No. 5166 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING TOWING UNREGISTERED VEHICLES.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL FORUM ON

INDEXING PRIVATE PROVIDER COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS

The Appropriations Committee will hold an informational forum on Indexing Private Provider Cost of Living Adjustments on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Select Committee on Housing will hold an informational forum on the use of abandoned property bond funds for the Housing Trust Fund Program on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 2C 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

EDUCATION COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL HEARING

The Education Committee will hold an informational hearing on ECS on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Invited speakers will include Donald Kirshbaum, Office of the State Treasurer, Attorney Wesley Horton, Edward Moscovitch, Cape Ann Economics.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL FORUM

ON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

The Appropriations Committee will hold an informational forum on Supportive Housing on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE

TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION

The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, Bonding Sub-committee on Transportation, will meet with the Department of Transportation on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. The agency will present information on unallocated balances and new authorizations in its bond funds.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Planning and Development Committee will hold an informational forum on Eminent Domain on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 1: 00 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 28, 2005 to March 14, 2005

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS