No. 37 Monday, April 3, 2006

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2006 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

Donald J. DeFronzo

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 SMOKING ROOM

The Legislative Management Committee's physical facilities subcommittee has designated room 028A in the west basement of the Capitol as the smoking room. Effective, Thursday, March 9, 2006, smoking is prohibited in Room 2610 of the Legislative Office Building. 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 at 240-0222 and first floor, west foyer, of the Legislative Office Building at 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.

Credit card and legislative house phones are located in the rotunda area of the LOB first floor opposite the ATM machine.

Public telephones are located on the first and second floors of the LOB.

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.

Credit card phones are located in the Capitol west basement. Public telephones are located on the first and second floors of the Capitol's fire stairwell.

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

The General Assembly has two lactation rooms located in the second floor ladies room, near Room 2500 of the LOB, and in the third floor ladies room on the west side of the State Capitol.

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 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 at 240-0102.

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 20 of the in-house system and on Comcast Cable's Hartford system.

CT-N is available full-time on cable TV statewide, and on basic or expanded cable in most of the state.

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 240-0100.

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 south side 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 240-0240 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 2006 regular legislative session. The ban applies from the time the General Assembly convenes on February 8, 2006 until adjournment sine die on May 3, 2006. 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

Major 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 2006 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's CSL Resources for Research web page provides online access to Library resources about Connecticut, its government, public policy, laws, and history. 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.

A major addition is the Historical Hartford Courant, a full-text searchable database of the newspaper from 1764-1922. This database is available through iCONN to anyone, through the use of their library card from a Connecticut library.

New resources are the Digital Sanborn Maps for Connecticut 1867-1970 for fire insurance maps for Connecticut towns and cities; the American State Papers 1789-1817 and the U. S. Congressional Serial Set 1817-1885 for U. S. legislative and executive documents by subject, publication category, committee or Congress; Early American Newspapers for full-text newspapers from 1639 to the mid 19th century; and, Public Documents Masterfile for a guide to over 200 years of federal, state, local and international public documents. Also available are 29 other databases including Lexis-Nexis State Capital, a comprehensive source of legislative and public policy information for all 50 states, Lexis-Nexis Statistical for statistical research of all kinds, and LLMC-Digital and Hein Online for historical state and federal legal materials.

The FirstSearch database allows access to more than 60 additional online databases and more than 1. 5 million full-text articles, as well as to 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 the Information Services Division at (860) 757-6500 or isref@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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2006 SUPPLEMENT TO THE

GENERAL STATUTES

The Legislative Commissioners' Office is proud to announce the publication of the 2006 Supplement to the General Statutes. This three-volume publication contains the codified Public Acts from all the 2005 regular and special sessions.

In codifying the 2005 Public Acts, all multiple amendments to existing statutes have been merged and harmonized and statute section numbers have been assigned to all new sections. All statute section numbers appearing in the 2006 Supplement may be used immediately in place of Public Act section references.

The 2006 Supplement should be used in conjunction with the General Statutes of Connecticut, revised to January 1, 2005.

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CAPITOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

COLLECTION EFFORT

The Capitol Child Development Center (CCDC) is seeking donations to help purchase replacement buggies, so that the infants and toddlers can continue to enjoy rides to the LOB, State Capitol and Bushnell Park. All donations will be acknowledged in their weekly parent newsletter and are 100% tax deductible. For further information, or to make a donation, please contact Susan Keane in Room 2700 at 240-0390 or Mary Finnegan in Room 3700 at 240-0460.

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CIVITAN CLUB OF WINDSOR

Representative Ruth Fahrbach invite legislators and staff to purchase chocolate Easter candy. Proceeds will benefit the Civitan Club of Windsor, an organization that supports Special Olympics, Challenger baseball for youth with disabilities and Senior and youth projects. For further information, please contact Jason Schuetz at (860) 240-8761.

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*JEWISH FEDERATION ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Lieutenant Governor Kevin Sullivan and the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 10: 30 A. M. in the Old Appropriations Room of the Capitol. The reception will honor Mayor Avi Elkabetz of Afula, Israel, the twin city for Connecticut. For further information, please contact Bob Fishman at 727-5701 or 727-5770.

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CONNECTICUT CREDENTIAL AWARDS

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Charter Oak State College, CT Charts-A-Course, the Department of Social Services and the Hartford Child Care Collaborative cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast and ceremony to honor this year's Connecticut Director's Credential recipients on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 310 of the Capitol. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Marlene Woodman at mwoodman@charteroak. edu.

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CONNECTICUT ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the Second Annual Day of Recognition at the Capitol on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 9: 00 A. M. in the second floor Atrium of the LOB. Demonstrations will be held on the profession of athletic training, putting greens, health screenings, injury evaluations and strengthening and stretching tips. For further information, please contact Anita Eisenhauer at (203) 668-0305.

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TOWN CLERKS LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Town Clerks' Association cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative reception on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 4: 30 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. Information will be available on protecting records and disaster recovery. For further information, please contact Lisa Winkler at (860) 614-6102 or Tricia Dinneen Priebe at (203) 464-3793.

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CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC HOSPITAL COUNCIL

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Catholic Hospital Council cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 5: 00 P. M. at the Officers Club of the State Armory. For further information, please contact Carol Williams at (860) 346-5212.

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STUDENT RALLY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges students cordially invite all legislators to join them as they rally on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 10: 00 A. M. on the steps of the State Library. The rally will march to the Capitol in support of increasing funding for need based financial aid. For further information, please contact Felicia at 236-0900.

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CATHOLIC CONCERNS DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Catholic Conference cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend Catholic Concerns Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 11: 30 A. M. on the North Steps of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Marie Hilliard at 524-7882, ext. 2.

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LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information or to R. S. V. P. please contact Felicia at 236-0900.

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CONNECTICUT

TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Representative Pat Widlitz and the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative reception and awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 5: 00 P. M. in the Atrium of the LOB.

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CONNECTICUT STATE SOCIETY OF

ANESTHESIOLOGISTS LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 5: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Lori Samele at 240-6040.

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ITALIAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS

NINTH ANNUAL DINNER

The Italian American Legislative Caucus Educational Fund cordially invites all legislators and staff to attend the ninth annual dinner on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 6: 00 P. M. in the Sons of Italy Hall in Middletown. Please join them for food, entertainment and genuine Italian hospitality. For ticket information, please contact Abby Lawson at 240-0145 or Katelyn Higgins at 240-8875. Please save the date on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 for the IALCEF Golf Tournament.

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CONNECTICUT STUDENT INVENTION

CONVENTION DAY

Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC) K-8, student inventors from Connecticut, teachers and parents from throughout Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to view inventions that will be displayed on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 9: 00 A. M. in the Concourse and the 2^nd floor Atrium of the LOB. The student inventors are involved in the CIC programs in their schools and will compete with 700 others in the finals at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, on April 29, 2006. For further information, please contact Helen Charov, CIC at (860) 873-9752.

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JOHN H. BLAIR MEMORIAL

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 19^th Annual John H. Blair Memorial Capitol Basketball Tournament will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 4: 00 P. M. at St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut. For further information, please contact John L. Larkin at (860) 508-9924.

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*CONNECTICUT READING ASSOCIATION

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Reading Association cordially invite legislators from the Appropriations Committee, the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, the Education Committee and members of the State Board of Education to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 4: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Jean Klein at (203) 426-9200.

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LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Pitney Bowes, Inc. cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 5: 30 P. M. at the Officers Club in the State Armory. For further information, please contact Leigh Walton at (203) 351-6021.

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PRISONER OF WAR RECOGNITION DAY

The American Ex-Prisoners of War cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the annual observation of “Recognition Day” on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 10: 00 A. M. in the Hall of Flags of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Aldo Provera at ext. 0333.

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CONNECTICUT CATHOLIC CONFERENCE DISPLAY

The Connecticut Catholic Conference cordially invite all legislators and staff to view the display of information on programs available to the people of Connecticut on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 from 9: 00 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB.

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AARP CONNECTICUT

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

AARP Connecticut, volunteers and staff, cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 8: 00 A. M. in the AARP Connecticut State Office Conference Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford. The conference room is located on the first floor, in the CEA building, across from the LOB. For further information, please contact John Erlingheuser at (860) 548-3165.

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YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU RECOGNITION DAY

The Connecticut Youth Services Association (CYSA) cordially invites all legislators to attend a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at 8: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. YSB Recognition Day activities will commence at 10: 00 A. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. For further information, please contact Erica Bromley at (860) 647-5213.

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*CONNECTICUT IMMIGRANT REFUGEE

COALITION CEREMONY

The Connecticut Immigrant Refugee Coalition cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the 9^th annual Immigrant Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. The keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Dr. Amii Omara-Otunnu, UCONN Professor of Human Rights. For further information, please contact Bob Fishman at 727-5770 or Joyce Hamilton Henry at 727-1157.

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2006 LEGISLATIVE REUNION

All former and current legislators of the General Assembly are cordially invited to attend a Legislator's Reunion on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 5: 00 P. M. in the first floor Atrium of the LOB. This event is only open to former and current legislators. For further information, please contact Dorothy Getsie at (860) 240-8778.

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VILLAGE DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Village cordially invites all legislators and staff to meet the staff from the Village on Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 8: 00 A. M. to 5: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. Art work created by the children who participate in Village programs will be displayed in the Concourse of the LOB from Monday, April 17, 2006 to Tuesday, April 25, 2006. For further information, please contact Llonia Gordon at (860) 297-0557.

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CONNECTICUT SEAFOOD COUNCIL

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Seafood Council cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Barbara Gordon at (860) 944-0036.

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13^TH BIENNIAL TOGA CLUB DINNER

The Toga Club cordially invite all Senators, past and present, to attend the 13^th Biennial Toga Club dinner on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 5: 30 P. M. at the Farmington Club, 162 Town Farm Road, Farmington. For further information, please contact Chatham Carillo at ext. 0462.

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TOWING AND RECOVERY PROFESSIONALS

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Towing and Recovery Professionals of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Mike Martone at 240-6109.

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REPRESENTATIVE DIANA URBAN AND

MERG LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Representative Diana Urban and MERG, the Micro Enterprise Resource Group, cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 4: 30 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. Representatives from small business will attend to celebrate their contributions to Connecticut's economy. Micro Enterprise Resource Group will be available in the Concourse of the LOB from Monday, April 24, 2006 to Wednesday, April 26, 2006 with displays on statistics for the State of Connecticut.

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CAPITOL REGION PARTNERSHIP

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Capitol Region Partnership cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 310 of the Capitol. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please contact Debby Rihm at 522-2217, ext. 13 or by email at drihm@crcog. org.

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*JEWISH FEDERATION ASSOCIATION

OF CONNECTICUT COMMEMORATION

The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the 29^th annual state wide Holocaust Commemoration on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11: 00 A. M. in the Senate Chambers of the Capitol. The keynote speaker will be Anthony Kronman, former Dean of Yale School of Law and Sterling Professor of Law. For further information, please contact Bob Fishman at 727-5701.

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, APRIL 3, 2006

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, April 3, 2006 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

*ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider bills referred from the Senate floor on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1E 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, April 4, 2006 in Room 1A of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

*GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider bills referred from the floor on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: The Judiciary Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills referred from the floor on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

*PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will host a meeting of the Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development on the proposed interim change to the Conservation and Development Policies Plan, 2005-2010, in the Town of Berlin on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

*PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider bills referred from the floor on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 2: 30 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

*PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider referred bills on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006

*BANKS COMMITTEE: The Banks Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider bills referred from the floor on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, fifteen minutes before the start of the first chamber to go into session, outside the Hall of the House.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting to consider bills referred from the floor on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 11: 45 A. M. in the Hall of the Flags of the Capitol.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting (if necessary) on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

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

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 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 scheduled nominees. 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 Resolutions:

Rita Ortiz of West Hartford to be a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles

House Resolution:

Richard Treibick of Greenwich to be a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut

Joint Resolution:

Honorable Richard Palmer of Cromwell, to be Chairman and a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

William Aniskovich of Branford to be a member of the Board of Governors for Higher Education

Michael Consevich of Hamden to be a member of the Advisory Board of the Workers' Compensation Commission

Ross Hollander of Bloomfield to be a member of the Board of Governors of Higher Education

Joseph McGee of Fairfield to be a member of the Metro North New Haven Rail Commuter Council

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

EDUCATION COST SHARING FORMULA

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Education Committee will host an informational forum on Education Cost Sharing Formula (ECS) and other means the State should consider using to distribute funds for public schools in Connecticut on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 6: 30 P. M. at the Bassick High School in Bridgeport. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Speakers are encouraged to submit 40 copies of written testimony for distribution to the Committee. For further information, please contact the Education Committee at (860) 240-0420.

EDUCATION COST SHARING FORMULA

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Education Committee will host a forum on Education Cost Sharing Formula (ECS) and other means the State should consider using to distribute funds for public schools in Connecticut on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7: 30 P. M. at the Roger School in Stamford. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Speakers are encouraged to submit 50 copies of written testimony for distribution to the Committee. For further information, please contact the Education Committee at (860) 240-0420.

EDUCATION COST SHARING FORMULA

INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Education Committee will host a forum on Education Cost Sharing Formula (ECS) and other means the State should consider using to distribute funds for public schools in Connecticut on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 6: 30 P. M. at Ansonia High School in Ansonia. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Speakers are encouraged to submit 40 copies of written testimony for distribution to the Committee. For further information, please contact the Education Committee at (860) 240-0420.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of April 3, 2006 to April 17, 2006