No. 28 Tuesday, February 13, 2007

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2007 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

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Michael Fedele

Room 304 - Capitol - 524-7384

SECRETARY OF THE STATE

Susan Bysiewicz

Room 104 - Capitol - 509-6200

TREASURER

Denise Nappier

55 Elm Street -702-3010

COMPTROLLER

Nancy Wyman

55 Elm Street - 702-3301

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Richard Blumenthal

55 Elm Street - 808-5318

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

Thomas P. Gaffey

DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Mary Ann Handley

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

DEPUTY CAUCUS LEADER &

FEDERAL RELATIONS LIAISON

Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

Donald J. DeFronzo

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

MAJORITY WHIP

Bob Duff

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP

SENATE REPUBLICANS - ROOM 3400 - 240-8800

REPUBLICAN LEADER

Louis C. DeLuca

MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE

John McKinney

CHIEF DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS

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

ASSISTANT DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Brendan Sharkey

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIR - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

John Geragosian

DEPUTY MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIR - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Robert Keeley, Jr.

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

Louis P. Esposito

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

Minnie Gonzalez

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MINORITY LEADER - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr.

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

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

MINORITY CAUCUS CHAIR

John Harkins

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

HOUSE CHAPLAIN AND DEPUTY CHAPLAIN

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. Beginning April 11, 2006, access to the lower level of the LOB garage was made available to authorized personnel only. Others are encouraged to use the free visitor parking at Forest Street.

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 ban on the solicitation and donation of political campaign contributions by registered lobbyists and their affiliated political action committees (PACs). There have been revisions to the laws and are now two different bans that apply to such solicitations and donations: (1) a temporary ban while the General Assembly is in session that applies to all individuals or entities that are registered with the Office of State Ethics as a “client lobbyist,” and their affiliated PACs as well as members of their immediate family and (2) a permanent ban that applies to all individuals or entities registered as a “communicator lobbyist,” and their affiliated PACs as well as members of their immediate family. The temporary ban begins from the time the General Assembly convenes in regular session on January 3, 2007 and continues until adjournment sine die on June 6, 2007 as well as to any subsequent special or veto session held during 2007. The permanent ban extends throughout the entire year. Further, candidates for (1) statewide office, (2) General Assembly and (3) political committees that failed to certify to the Secretary of the State that they were “not established (a) for an assembly or senatorial district, (b) by an elected statewide official, a member of the General Assembly or their agent, or (c) in consultation with or at the request or suggestion of any such official, member or their agent, or controlled by such official, member or agent,” are prohibited from receiving such donations or benefiting from such solicitations during the period of the ban. See Sections 1-91(l), (u) and (v), General Statutes, for the definition of “lobbyist,” “client lobbyist” and “communicator lobbyist; ” and Section 9-333l (e), (h) and (i), General Statutes, for the definition of the ban.

The State Elections Enforcement Commission has provided to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Senate Republican Leader, the House Minority Leader, and each statewide officer, a copy of its updated list of “Political Committees Established by or on behalf of a Lobbyist” as well as an updated “Prohibited Recipients List of Political Committees. ” Copies of these lists are available to each legislator through these leaders as well as through the Commission's website located at www. ct. gov/seec/site/. 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 860-566-1776, Jeffrey B. Garfield, Executive Director and General Counsel, or toll free outside of the Hartford local calling area at: 1-866-733-2463.

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. Major Tomcho can be reached by phone at the Military Department at (860) 548-3203 or by email at timothy. tomcho@us. 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 2007 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.

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INTERNET ACCESS

Wireless (WI-FI) connectivity to the Internet is provided free of charge for the public's use within the Capitol/LOB complex. The General Assembly provides this wireless network for your convenience, with the understanding that you will use it appropriately.   Please observe the law and respect for others when you communicate over this network or access the internet from it.   You are fully responsible for your use of this network.

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PUBLIC BILL TRACKING

Public Bill Tracking is a 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 RESEARCH RESOURCES

The Connecticut State Library's CSL Research Resources Web page, www. cslib. org/faq. htm, provides online access to Library resources about Connecticut, its government, public policy, laws, and history. The web page includes links to State Library licensed databases and electronic journals, subject research guides prepared by State Library staff, the State Library catalog, and Connecticut's reSearch Engine iCONN www. iconn. org.

A major addition is a full-text searchable database of the Hartford Courant from 1764-1984. The years 1764-1922 are available via iCONN to anyone with a library card from a Connecticut library; 1923-1984 are available anywhere by using a current Connecticut State Library card. Booklist Online, LegalTrac, and Reference USA are also available by using your Connecticut State Library card. Other electronic resources include: Digital Sanborn Maps for Connecticut 1867-1970. Fire insurance maps for Connecticut towns and cities; American State Papers 1789-1817 and the U. S. Congressional Serial Set 1817-1885. U. S. legislative and executive documents by subject, publication category, committee or Congress; Early American Newspapers. Full-text newspapers from 1639 to the mid 19^th century; Public Documents Masterfile. A guide to over 200 years of federal, state, local and international public documents; Lexis-Nexis State Capital. A comprehensive source of legislative and public policy information for all 50 states; Lexis-Nexis Statistical. Statistical research in many areas; LLMC-Digital and Hein Online for historical state and federal legal materials; and 29 other databases including FirstSearch with access to more than 60 additional online databases and more than 1. 5 million full-text articles, and 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. 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 Guardian (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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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 legislative breakfast on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please call (860) 246-4346.

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CONNECTICUT HALL OF FAME

Senator Joseph Crisco and the Connecticut Hall of Fame Working Group cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the announcement of the inaugural inductees to the Connecticut Hall of Fame on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11: 00 a. m. in the Connecticut Hall of Fame (LOB 2^nd floor breakout area).

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STATE TREASURER BLACK AND

WHITE CHARITY BALL

The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend the State Treasurer's Black and White Charity Ball on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8: 00 P. M. at the Marriott Hartford Downtown Ballroom, 200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford. For further information, please contact Cathy Graves at (203) 387-8651 or cgraves@sbcglobal. net.

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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION

AND WOMEN'S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Association for Community Transportation (CACT) and Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 8: 30 A. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the Capitol. For further information, please contact Gloria Mills at (860) 844-8594.

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*RETIREMENT DINNER HONORING COMISSIONER
DARLENE DUNBAR

Legislators and staff are cordially invited to attend a retirement dinner for DCF Commissioner Darlene Dunbar on Thursday March 1, 2007. A reception will be held from 5: 30 P. M. to 6: 30 P. M with dinner to follow at 6: 30 P. M. The dinner will be held at the Villa Capri at 906 North Colony Road in Wallingford. Please R. S. V. P. to Josh Howroyd at (860) 463-7545 by February 23, 2007.

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IRISH AMERICAN CAUCUS CONCERT

The Irish American Caucus cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a concert featuring the Wolfe Tones on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 6: 00 P. M. at the Irish American Home, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury. 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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DIAMOND CLUB RECEPTION

The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to their annual Diamond Club reception on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 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. This event satisfies Connecticut laws for annual legislative receptions.

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING: The Select Committee on Aging will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting to on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 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, February 13, 2007 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a committee meeting immediately following a 12: 00 P. M. public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 in Room 1A of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise concepts on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting to be followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

*INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a committee meeting followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: The Judiciary Committee will hold a committee meeting to raise bills on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2007

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING: The Select Committee on Aging will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

BANKS COMMITTEE: The Banks Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11: 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 Thursday, February 15, 2007 in Room 1A of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING: The Select Committee on Housing will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 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 followed by a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS: The Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE: The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a committee meeting on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007

*PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE: The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a committee meeting on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1B 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.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Select Committee on Aging will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 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. 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: Miscellaneous Aging Issues

Proposed S. B. No. 7 AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CONNECTICUT HOME-CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY.

Proposed S. B. No. 102 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-FUNDED PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM FOR PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Proposed S. B. No. 278 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE OPTIONS TO PROMOTE HOME CARE FOR PERSONS AGED SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Proposed S. B. No. 4 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF SENIOR CENTERS.

Proposed S. B. No. 5 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING.

Proposed S. B. No. 6 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVED ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAID-FUNDED PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Proposed S. B. No. 206 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COST SHARING GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR CENTERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5098 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE SAUGATUCK SENIOR COOPERATIVE IN WESTPORT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5803 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR ELDERLY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6138 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF CHASE PARK HOUSE SENIOR CENTER IN THE CITY OF WATERBURY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6482 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR NUTRITIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY IN WATERBURY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5001 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED ACCESS TO THE STATE'S ASSISTED LIVING PILOT PROJECTS.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin one hour before the hearing 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: Miscellaneous Proposed Bills

Proposed S. B. No. 13 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT IN NEW BRITAIN.

Proposed S. B. No. 766 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Proposed S. B. No. 767 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF TELECOMMUTING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5558 AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE BUSINESS ENTITIES TAX.

Proposed H. B. No. 5563 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE SPANISH-AMERICAN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5811 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY FACILITY IN WATERBURY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5828 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT PROGRAM IN WATERBURY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6163 AN ACT CONCERNING MATCHING GRANTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6491 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF BUSINESSES IN CONNECTICUT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6492 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTS ON PROJECTS RECEIVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6506 AN ACT CREATING A BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5008 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST WESTVILLE VILLAGE IN OBTAINING A CONNECTICUT MAIN STREET COMMUNITY DESIGNATION.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 12: 00 P. 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. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in the first floor Atrium 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 be determined by a lottery system. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 10: 00 A. M. to 11: 30 A. M. in the first floor Atrium of the LOB. Anyone wishing to testify after the completion of the drawing will have their names placed at the end of the list. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: School Safety, Vocational Agriculture Schools and Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 1110 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 7047 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY.

S. B. No. 1094 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BULLYING.

H. B. No. 6955 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OPERATOR'S LICENSES BEARING A SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT.

H. B. No. 6991 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTORS PERFORMING WORK IN SCHOOLS.

H. B. No. 7016 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CONNECTICUT ART.

H. B. No. 7017 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEMOCRACY EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

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

S. B. No. 1061 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE CENTER FUNDING.

S. B. No. 1062 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAMS IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLS.

H. B. No. 7096 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS AT SCHOOLS AND THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS IN SCHOOLS.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. The first two and one half hours is reserved for Legislators, Department and Municipal Officials and will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Public speakers will begin at 12: 00 P. M. and will be limited to three minutes of testimony. During the public portion of the hearing, testimony will alternate between a sign-up lists reserved for public speakers represented by lobbyists and sign-up sheet reserved for speakers of the general public. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Energy Issues

H. B. No. 7097 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S ENERGY POLICY.

H. B. No. 7098 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S ENERGY FUTURE.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 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 portion of the hearing is reserved for remarks from the nominees. Subsequent speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

Senate Resolutions:

Cristine A. Vogel, of Bethlehem, to be Commissioner of the Office of Health Care Access

Steven D. Hanks, M. D. , of Farmington, to be a member of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board

House Resolutions:

Thomas A. Kirk Jr. , of Cheshire, to be Commissioner of Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Joint Resolutions:

Rolan Joni Young, Esquire of Orange, to be Chairman of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority

Cheryl L. Clarke, of Middletown, to be a member of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff by 11: 30 A. M. in Room 3500 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 2: 00 P. M. outside Room 2E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads, or their representatives, invited speakers and Municipal Chief Elected Officers. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Consumer Related Issues

Proposed S. B. No. 157 AN ACT PROHIBITING POLITICAL "ROBO" CALLS.

Proposed S. B. No. 212 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED POLITICAL TELEPHONE CALLS.

Proposed S. B. No. 1004 AN ACT CONCERNING A DO NOT SEND JUNK MAIL REGISTRY.

Proposed S. B. No. 1008 AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE HOMES AND PROPERTY TAXES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5106 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPIRATION OF PREPAID PHONE CARDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5149 AN ACT ADDING AUTOMATED POLITICAL TELEPHONE CALLS TO THE "DO NOT CALL" LIST.

Proposed H. B. No. 5374 AN ACT CONCERNING RECORDED MESSAGE DEVICES AND TELEPHONE SOLICITORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5500 AN ACT CONCERNING TELEPHONE SOLICITORS AND RECORDED MESSAGE DEVICES. Proposed H. B. No. 5972 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESALE OF TICKETS TO ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5972 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESALE OF TICKETS TO ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6875 AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.

Proposed S. B. No. 140 AN ACT CONCERNING MASSAGE THERAPY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5148 AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CHECKS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6257 AN ACT CONCERNING STORAGE COMPANIES AND BILLING NOTIFICATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6795 AN ACT CONCERNING WARRANTIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6800 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DELIVERY OF FREE NEWSPAPERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6877 AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT SCORES AND FREE YEARLY CREDIT REPORTS.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 310 of the Capitol. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 310 of the Capitol. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 310 of the Capitol. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Chief Elected Municipal 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: Various Higher Education and Employment Advancement Subjects

S. B. No. 1139 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Proposed S. B. No. 928 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION LAW.

Proposed H. B. No. 5329 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5482 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 6023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ALTERNATE ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6029 AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS OF USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY STUDENTS ON QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEYS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6260 AN ACT ADOPTING THE 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING ADULT LITERACY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6633 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PHYSICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6883 AN ACT CONCERNING EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN RELIGIOUS COLLEGES OR BIBLE COLLEGES FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION LICENSING PROCESS.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Select Committee on Housing will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Officials and Chief Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Financial Housing Bills and Miscellaneous Housing Bills

Proposed S. B. No. 207 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR MARTIN HOUSE.

Proposed S. B. No. 577 AN ACT AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE HIGHWOOD SQUARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL SPACE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN HAMDEN.

Proposed S. B. No. 579 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ELDERLY HOUSING AT ENFIELD MANOR IN ENFIELD.

Proposed S. B. No. 580 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO THE SOMERS HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF ELDERLY HOUSING AT WOODCREST.

Proposed S. B. No. 583 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONGREGATE HOUSING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5042 AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5048 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RENOVATION OF MODERATE RENTAL HOUSING IN THE CITY OF HARTFORD.

Proposed H. B. No. 5254 AN ACT CONCERNING WATER CHARGES IN RENTAL HOUSING.

Proposed H. B. No. 5255 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR SEVEN ADDITIONAL BEYOND SHELTER PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5490 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TRUST FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 5737 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE STONINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6041 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6043 AN ACT CONCERNING SOBER CONGREGATE LIVING PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6047 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6048 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR KOMANETSKY ESTATES IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL.

Proposed H. B. No. 6049 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR ELDERLY HOUSING AT ENFIELD MANOR IN ENFIELD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6266 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR HOUSING IN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6267 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT BOWLES PARK AND WESTBROOK VILLAGE IN HARTFORD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6269 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING REHABILITATION IN THE CITY OF DERBY.

Proposed H. B. No. 6270 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE WILTON COMMONS AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING PROJECT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6643 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN NEW HAVEN.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 9: 15 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. Please submit an electronic copy of written testimony to the Clerk at jeanie. phillips@cga. ct. gov. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, Mayors, First Selectmen and Agency Commissioners. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to confine oral testimony to a summary of that statement. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: DSS and DCF Reporting, Appropriations, Fatality Review Board, Medicaid, Homelessness

Proposed S. B. No. 304 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 808 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEAD START FACILITIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 809 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EPILEPSY.

S. B. No. 1096 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FATALITY REVIEW BOARD FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5654 AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6276 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SKILLS EMPOWERMENT CORPS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. The Committee encourages the submission of written testimony, for the record, in addition to oral comments. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Bills will be heard separately 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 sign-up sheet. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Insurance Bills

Proposed S. B. No. 393 AN ACT ALLOWING INSURANCE PRODUCERS TO SELL TITLE INSURANCE.

Proposed S. B. No. 395 AN ACT PROHIBITING DOOR-TO-DOOR INSURANCE SALES WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT.

Proposed S. B. No. 396 AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Proposed S. B. No. 812 AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT PREFERENCES REGARDING THE INSURANCE LAWS OF CONNECTICUT.

Proposed S. B. No. 813 AN ACT REQUIRING INSURERS TO PAY FOR ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED PARTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.

Proposed S. B. No. 887 AN ACT CONCERNING LOSS COSTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5668 AN ACT PROHIBITING HIGHER COPAYMENTS FOR NINETY-DAY PRESCRIPTIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6051 AN ACT ALLOWING INSURANCE AGENTS TO OFFER THE HUSKY PLAN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6056 AN ACT STUDYING THE NUMBER OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS PAID IN CONNECTICUT.

Proposed H. B. No. 6280 AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR HEALTH INSURERS CONVICTED OF MEDICARE FRAUD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6654 AN ACT INCREASING COMPENSATION TO TITLE AGENTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6657 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEDUCTION ON THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR PREMIUMS PAID FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6664 AN ACT REQUIRING THE PARTIAL PAYMENT OF INSURANCE BENEFITS TO INJURED INSUREDS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6665 AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 249 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS AGAINST CHIROPRACTORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5397 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEFINITION OF "UNIMPROVED LAND" FOR PURPOSES OF THE REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Proposed H. B. No. 5491 AN ACT PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT.

Proposed H. B. No. 5493 AN ACT CONCERNING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS TO THEIR INSURED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007

The Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. Please submit 25 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1C of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Elected Officials and Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: National Guard Veteran Benefits, Wartime Service Era Recognition, Housing, Military Family Relief Fund

Proposed H. B. No. 6946 AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.

Proposed H. B. No. 6952 AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR BURIAL IN A VETERANS' CEMETERY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5433 AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN KOREA.

Proposed H. B. No. 6944 AN ACT RECOGNIZING VETERANS WHO SERVED IN KOREA.

Proposed H. B. No. 6381 AN ACT CONCERNING THE END DATE OF THE VIETNAM ERA WITH RESPECT TO VETERANS' BENEFITS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5798 AN ACT CONCERNING BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN THE MERCHANT MARINE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR.

Proposed S. B. No. 742 AN ACT CONCERNING A VETERANS' HEALTH REGISTRY.

Proposed S. B. No. 280 AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

Proposed S. B. No. 945 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6948 AN ACT CONCERNING STOLEN MILITARY VALOR AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

Proposed S. B. No. 750 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6100 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6102 AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS THAT PREVENT SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6383 AN ACT CONCERNING APPROVAL OF BYLAWS RELATED TO THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6384 AN ACT CONCERNING TRICARE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.

Proposed H. B. No. 5799 AN ACT CONCERNING A HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVOCATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

Proposed S. B. No. 948 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL.

Proposed H. B. No. 5094 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A MILITARY MUSEUM AND MIDDLESEX COUNTY WELCOME CENTER IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.

Proposed H. B. No. 6714 AN ACT FUNDING A MILITARY MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.

Proposed S. B. No. 748 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A REGIONAL PROTECTION TRAINING FACILITY.

Proposed S. B. No. 1020 AN ACT CONCERNING DISABLED VETERANS' PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM FOR SMALL CONTRACTORS.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

SCHEDULE OF STATE AGENCY BUDGET

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Appropriations Committee will hold state agency budget presentations and public hearings from Wednesday, February 14, 2007 through Friday, February 23, 2007, to be held at the times and locations listed below. Speaker sign-ups for the public hearings on February 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd will be conducted at 4: 00 P. M. in Room 2700 of the LOB. On February 16th, 22nd and 23rd, public speaker order will be determined by a lottery system. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 9: 00 A. M. until 10: 00 A. M. in the LOB Atrium and from 10: 15 A. M. until 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2700 of the LOB. The list of speakers registered through the lottery system will be posted outside of Room 2C at 2: 00 P. M. on February 16th and 23rd and at 4: 00 P. M. on February 22, 2007. Speakers arriving after the completion of the lottery will have their names placed at the end of the speaker list. On February 16th and 23rd the Committee will provide a separate sign-up sheet for persons with special needs. Those speakers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Committee chairs will alternate between the special needs list and the standard list until the special needs list has been exhausted. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony at the time of sign-up. Testimony delivered after the start of a hearing may not be distributed until the following day. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Conservation and Development (Room 2D)

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 30 A. M. Department of Agriculture (includes CT Marketing Authority)

9: 30 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Economic and Community Development

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

10: 30 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Office of Workforce Competitiveness

11: 00 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. CT Commission on Culture and Tourism

11: 30 A. M. - 12: 30 P. M. Department of Environmental Protection

Agency Budget Presentations (Room 2C)

6: 00 P. M. -6: 30 P. M. Council on Environmental Quality

Agricultural Experiment Station

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

General Government B (Room 2D)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General Government A (Room 2D)

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

Agency Budget Presentations (Room 2D)

Lt. Governor's Office

Freedom of Information Commission

Office of State Ethics

Elections Enforcement Commission

Office of the Child Advocate

State Insurance and Risk Management Board

State Properties Review Board

Office of Claims Commissioner

Gaming Policy Board

Board of Accountancy

Contracting Standards Board

CT State Firemen's Association

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Human Services (Room 2C)

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 30 A. M. Board of Education and Services for the Blind

9: 30 A. M. -10: 00 A. M. Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

10: 00 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. Department of Children and Families

11: 30 A. M. -1: 00 P. M. Department of Social Services

Agency Budget Presentations (Room 2C)

2: 00 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. Council to Administer the Children's Trust Fund

Commission on Children

Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Regulation and Protection (Room 2D)

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

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

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

11: 30 A. M. -1: 00 P. M. LUNCH RECESS

Judicial and Corrections (Room 2D)

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

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

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

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

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

3: 30 P. M. - 4: 00 P. M. Commission on Child Protection

Agency Budget Hearings (Room 2C) 6: 00 P. M. - 6: 30 P. M.

Department of Banking

Insurance Department

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Training Schools and Emergency Communications

Office of Consumer Counsel

Board of Firearms Permit Examiners

Police Officer Standards and Training Council

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Workers' Compensation Commission

Office of the Healthcare Advocate

Criminal Justice Commission

Judicial Selection Commission

Office of the Victim Advocate

Judicial Review Council

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Higher Education (Room 2D)

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 45 AM University of Connecticut

9: 45 A. M. -10: 15 A. M. UConn Health Center

10: 15 A. M. -11: 00 A. M. CT State University System

11: 00 A. M. -11: 45 A. M. Regional Community-Technical Colleges

11: 45 A. M. -1: 00 PM LUNCH RECESS

1: 00 P. M. -1: 45 P. M. Charter Oak College

1: 45 P. M. -2: 45 P. M. Department of Higher Education

Transportation (Room 2D)

3: 00 P. M. -3: 45 P. M. Department of Transportation

3: 45 P. M. -4: 30 P. M. Department of Motor Vehicles

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Elementary & Secondary Education (Room 2D)

9: 00 A. M. - 9: 30 A. M. State Library

9: 30 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Teachers' Retirement Board

10: 00 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Department of Education

Agency Budget Presentations (Room 2C) 6: 00 P. M. - 6: 30 P. M.

Office of Legislative Management

Auditors of Public Accounts

Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Commission on Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs

African American Affairs Commission

Commission on Aging

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Friday, February 23, 2007

Health and Hospitals (Room 2C)

9: 00 A. M. - 10: 00 A. M. Department of Public Health

10: 00 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Department of Mental Retardation

11: 00 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

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

Agency Budget Presentations (Room 2C) 2: 30 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M.

Psychiatric Security Review Board

Office of the Medical Examiner

Department of Veterans Affairs

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

*H. B. No. 7077 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10: 15 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in the 2nd floor Atrium of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M and will conclude at 9: 30 A. M. in the 2nd floor Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, Commissioners and Mayors. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed S. B. No. 986 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6216 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PURCHASE OF THE BOLAND PROPERTY BY WHITEWATER PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Proposed H. B. No. 6559 AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK FUND AND ATTORNEYS FEES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6574 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN SMALL BOAT OPERATORS FROM TAKING A BOATING SAFETY COURSE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6577 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTORBOAT TAXES AND THE CONSERVATION FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6595 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF MARINE STRUCTURES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6856 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL STORMWATER AUTHORITIES.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in the 1st floor Atrium of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in the 1st floor Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Bills will be heard in the order listed in the Bulletin. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Lung Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Trans Fat, Human Papilloma Virus and public health related bills

S. B. No. 1014 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BONE MARROW TESTING.

S. B. No. 1033 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LUNG CANCER.

S. B. No. 1097 (RAISED) AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION TREATMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM.

Proposed S. B. No. 79 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT.

Proposed S. B. No. 91 AN ACT ALLOWING NURSING HOMES TO ESTABLISH TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FEEDING ASSISTANTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 256 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE DISCLOSURE OF PHYSICIANS' SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM FORMS

S. B. No. 688 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE ENHANCEMENT TO THE FEDERAL SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.

S. B. No. 1013 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS TO MAKE FORENSIC NURSING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS.

S. B. No. 696 (COMM) AN ACT EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.

S. B. No. 1066 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.

H. B. No. 7104 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID PILOT PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 1068 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT RIGHTS AT WHITING FORENSIC DIVISION.

H. B. No. 6977 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR DISEASES CAUSED BY HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5076 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A FETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAM.

Proposed S. B. No. 258 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF TRANS FAT IN CONNECTICUT FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS.

Proposed S. B. No. 686 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IN RESTAURANTS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5419 AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5508 AN ACT AUTHORIZING COMMITMENT TO A CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITAL UNDER A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5758 AN ACT ELIMINATING DISCREPANCIES IN REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6088 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEDICATED ALCOHOL TAX TO FUND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6694 AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS UNDER THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5308 AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CONTRACTS BETWEEN HEALTH INSURERS AND PHYSICIANS.

H. B. No. 6841 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STANDARDS IN CONTRACTS BETWEEN HEALTH INSURERS AND PHYSICIANS.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2A 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 Legislators, State Agency Representatives and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

Proposed S. B. No. 409 AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF DRUNK DRIVING LAWS.

Proposed S. B. No. 412 AN ACT CONCERNING A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL SECURITY ZONE.

Proposed S. B. No. 413 AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES.

Proposed S. B. No. 414 AN ACT CONCERNING A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL HAZARD ZONE.

Proposed S. B. No. 416 AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION PAID TO LOTTERY SALES AGENTS .

Proposed S. B. No. 707 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE POLICE.

Proposed S. B. No. 1017 AN ACT CONCERNING SHORELINE COMMUNITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6344 AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCLOSURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6347 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REGIONAL FIRE SCHOOLS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6923 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6926 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM OF GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES TO HIRE AND RETAIN POLICE OFFICERS AND TO FOSTER COMMUNITY POLICING.

Proposed H. B. No. 6927 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 3900 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. The first two and one half hours is reserved for Legislators, Department and Municipal Officials and will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Public speakers will begin at 12: 00 P. M. and will be limited to three minutes of testimony. During the public portion of the hearing, testimony will alternate between a sign-up lists reserved for public speakers represented by lobbyists and sign-up sheet reserved for speakers of the general public. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Assorted Electrical Issues

Proposed H. B. No. 5296 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ELECTRICITY PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5468 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXCESS PROFITS REFUND TO ELECTRIC UTILITY RATEPAYERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6209 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RENEWABLE INVESTMENT FUND.

Proposed H. B. No. 6602 AN ACT EXPANDING TRASH-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 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 portion of the hearing is reserved for remarks from the nominees. Subsequent speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Nominations

Senate Resolutions:

Howard F. Pitkin of Vernon, to be Commissioner of Department of Banking

Robert L. Genuario of Norwalk, to be Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management

House Resolutions:

Peter H. O'Meara of Essex, to be Commissioner of Department of Mental Retardation

Joint Resolutions:

Judge Thomas A. Bishop of Stonington, to be a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

Alfred A. Turco, Esquire of West Hartford, to be a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

Garrett M. Moore, Esquire of Middlebury, to be a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

Ann G. Taylor, Esquire of Weatouge, to be a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

Justice Richard N. Palmer of Cromwell, to be a member of the Criminal Justice Commission

Justice Richard N. Palmer of Cromwell, to be the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Commission

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The General Law Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 3500 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 30 P. M. outside Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads, or their representatives, invited speakers and Municipal Chief Elected Officers. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Trades and Licensing

Proposed S. B. No. 33 AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF HEATING, PIPING AND COOLING WORK TO INCLUDE SOLAR WORK.

Proposed H. B. No. 5033 AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN RATIOS FOR PLUMBERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5146 AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICE TO JOURNEYMAN RATIOS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6805 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE SALES TAX REGISTRATION FEE FOR FLEA MARKET, ART AND CRAFT SHOW AND TEMPORARY VENDORS.

Proposed H. B. No. 6876 AN ACT REQUIRING HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS TO BE TESTED AND LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Proposed H. B. No. 6907 AN ACT CREATING A REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION COMPANIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 407 AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTING OF BONDS BY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Proposed S. B. No. 1002 AN ACT REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RESTAURANTS OR CAFES THAT HAVE LIQUOR LICENSES AND OFFER DANCING.

S. B. No. 1135 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTING OF GASOLINE PRICES AND TAXES

S. B. No. 1136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GASOLINE ZONE PRICING.

S. B. No. 1137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRICE GOUGING

H. B. No. 7100 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FUEL REGULATIONS

H. B. No. 7101 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING GASOLINE COMPANIES FROM BANNING CASH DISCOUNTS.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 12: 30 P. 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 1800 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 30 A. M. in Room 1800 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Chief Elected Municipal 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: Nursing and Nursing Faculty Shortage

H. B. No. 7102 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT ALLIED HEALTH WORKFORCE POLICY BOARD.

Proposed S. B. No. 799 AN ACT CONCERNING A NURSING FACULTY STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 5284 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING A LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR GRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5627 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ACADEMIC NURSING PROGRAMS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5628 AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EXPANSION OF THE NURSE PRECEPTOR PROGRAM AT THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

Proposed H. B. No. 6024 AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NURSES PURSUING MASTER'S DEGREES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6634 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DENTAL STUDENTS.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9: 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. Please submit an electronic copy of written testimony to the Clerk at jeanie. phillips@cga. ct. gov. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, Mayors, First Selectmen and Agency Commissioners. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to confine oral testimony to a summary of that statement. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Medicaid, Appropriations, Nursing Homes, Homeless, Elderly Homeowners, Undocumented Immigrants, DSS

Proposed S. B. No. 246 AN ACT CONCERNING HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

Proposed S. B. No. 568 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPANSION OF ASSISTED LIVING AS A COVERED LONG-TERM CARE OPTION UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 569 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO END HOMELESSNESS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5637 AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATION OF NURSING POOL RATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5639 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON REQUESTS OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO CLOSE OR REDUCE BED CAPACITY.

Proposed H. B. No. 5642 AN ACT PERMITTING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES TO BE COVERED AS A LONG-TERM CARE PLACEMENT OPTION UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.

Proposed H. B. No. 5644 AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE'S HOMELESS POPULATION.

Proposed H. B. No. 5645 AN ACT CONCERNING INCOME QUALIFICATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL OPTION TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TO CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.

Proposed H. B. No. 5656 AN ACT CONCERNING COLLEGE TUITION FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS COMMITTED TO THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6036 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REIMBURSEMENT TO REST HOMES WITH NURSING SUPERVISION, CHRONIC AND CONVALESCENT NURSING HOMES AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6279 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. The Committee encourages the submission of written testimony, for the record, in addition to oral comments. 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 9: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Bills will be heard separately 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 sign-up sheet. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Hurricane Shutters, Interstate Compact, Captive Insurance

Proposed S. B. No. 58 AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Proposed S. B. No. 60 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DIVISION REGULATING CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES WITHIN THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

S. B. No. 1105 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS' INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.

Proposed S. B. No. 61 AN ACT ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS' INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT.

Proposed S. B. No. 62 AN ACT ADOPTING THE MARKET CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE ACT.

Proposed S. B. No. 820 AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO DISCLOSE EXPERIENCE DATA.

H. B. No. 7059 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS IN HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 5673 AN ACT PROHIBITING INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF HURRICANE SHUTTERS AS A CONDITION OF ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF HOMEOWNERS OR COMMERCIAL RISK INSURANCE POLICIES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6667 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSTALLATION OF HURRICANE SHUTTERS OR OTHER WIND-RESISTANT FEATURES ON RESIDENCES LOCATED IN THIS STATE.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2007

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 40 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 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Elected Officials 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: State Employees

S. B. No. 1048 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT AGAINST OR BY AN AGENCY HEAD OR STATE COMMISSION OR BOARD MEMBER.

S. B. No. 1049 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OF THE MERIT SYSTEM.

S. B. No. 1051 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF AIR QUALITY IN STATE BUILDINGS.

S. B. No. 1138 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING SAFETY INSPECTIONS BY STATE EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN STATE PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 5706 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES.

Proposed H. B. No. 6631 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFITS FOR STATE MARSHALS.

H. B. No. 6639 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT IN THE STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR HAZARDOUS DUTY SERVICE.

H. B. No. 6957 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LIGHT DUTY WORK IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

H. B. No. 7033 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPACT STATEMENTS FOR MAJOR LAYOFFS OR DISMISSALS OF STATE EMPLOYEES.

H. B. No. 7034 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR IN-HOME STATE SUBSIDIZED DAY CARE PROVIDERS.

H. B. No. 7103 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR STATE MANAGERS.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 55 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 be determined by a lottery system. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 9: 00 A. M. to 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB. Anyone wishing to testify after the completion of the drawing will have their names placed at the end of the list. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 75 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ABBAS BANKI.

S. B. No. 1095 (RAISED) AN ACT UPDATING THE VALUE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EXEMPT FROM EXECUTION ON A JUDGMENT.