Judiciary Committee

MEETING MINUTES

Monday, March 24, 2008

10:00 AM in Room 2C of the LOB

I. The meeting was called to order at 10:11 a.m. by Chairman, Sen. McDonald A. S27.

II. The following committee members were present:

Senators:

Caligiuri S. S16; Coleman E. S02; Gomes E. S23; Handley M. S04; Kissel J. S07; McDonald A. S27; Meyer E. S12; Roraback A. S30

   

Representatives:

Adinolfi A. 103; Aman W. 014; Barry R. 012; Berger J. 073; Bye B. 019; Dillon P. 092; Fox G. 146; Fritz M. 090; Geragosian J. 025; Giegler J. 138; Godfrey B. 110; Gonzalez M. 003; Green K. 001; Hamm G. 034; Hamzy W. 078; Hewett E. 039; Hovey D. 112; Hurlburt B. 053; Klarides T. 114; Labriola D. 131; Lawlor M. 099; McMahon F. 015; Morris B. 140; O'Brien T. 024; O'Neill A. 069; Olson M. 046; Powers C. 151; Rowe T. 123; Serra J. 033; Spallone J. 036; Stone C. 009; Taborsak J. 109; Tong W. 147; Walker T. 093; Wright E. 041

   

Absent were:

 
   

Senators:

   

Representatives:

III. REMARKS BY THE CHAIRS

IV. REVIEW BILLS FOR POSSIBLE JF

1. S.B. No. 484 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.

No Action

2. H.B. No. 5752 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE USE OF DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE BY PEACE OFFICERS.

No Action

3. H.B. No. 5530 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MANDATED REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

No Action

4. H.B. No. 5033 AN ACT PROHIBITING SEXUAL OFFENDER NAME CHANGES.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 40 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 3

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Rep. Powers

Discussion: Rep. Lawlor

5. S.B. No. 35 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS.

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Rep. Hurlburt

6. S.B. No. 326 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE CHILD SUPPORT AND ARREARAGE GUIDELINES TO BE UPDATED EVERY TWO YEARS.

No Action

7. S.B. No. 322 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDERS FOR CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS.

No Action

8. S.B. No. 705 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXECUTION OF WILLS AND CODICILS.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

Discussion: Rep. Fox

9. H.B. No. 5723 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION.

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 37 Nay 6 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Sen. Kissel

10. S.B. No. 696 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COURTS OF PROBATE.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 42 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 1

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Sen. Handley

Discussion: Rep. Fox, Sen. Roraback, Rep. O'Neill

11. S.B. No. 695 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INVESTIGATORY GRAND JURIES.

No Action

12. S.B. No. 697 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND THE APPOINTMENT OF FAMILY SUPPORT MAGISTRATES.

No Action

13. H.B. No. 5834 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ANTITRUST DOCUMENTS VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

No Action

14. S.B. No. 690 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MARSHALS AND THE SERVICE OF PROCESS AND NOTICE OF LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSIONS.

No Action

15. H.B. No. 5926 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILIES WITH SERVICE NEEDS, CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH, REENTRY AND DIVERSIONARY SERVICES FOR YOUTH, AND DRUG COURTS FOR YOUTH.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 42 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 1

Motion: Rep. Hamm

2nd: Sen. Kissel

Discussion: Rep. Hamm, Rep. Stone

16. H.B. No. 5858 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

No Action

17. S.B. No. 605 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPENNESS.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 34 Nay 7 Abstain 0 Absent 2

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Sen. Kissel

Discussion: Sen. McDonald, Rep. Spallone, Rep. Walker, Rep. Dillon, Rep. Lawlor, Rep. Hamzy, Sen. Caligiuri, Rep. O'Neill

18. S.B. No. 668 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 41 Nay 2 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Sen. Kissel

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

Discussion: Rep. Hamzy

19. H.B. No. 5875 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS IN FAMILY RELATIONS MATTERS.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

Discussion: Rep. Hamzy

Amendment A: To include HB 5860 – An Act Concerning Notification of a Family or Household Member after a Motor Vehicle Fatality.

Action: Passed-Voice Vote

Motion: Rep. Barry

2nd: Rep. Hurlburt

Discussion: Rep. Barry

20. H.B. No. 5531 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

21. S.B. No. 325 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION ON CHILD PROTECTION.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

22. S.B. No. 672 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

23. H.B. No. 5933 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF WRONGFULLY CONVICTED AND INCARCERATED PERSONS.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 42 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 1

Motion: Rep. Lawlor

2nd: Rep. Fritz

Discussion: Rep. Lawlor, Rep. Powers, Rep. O'Neill, Sen. Caliguiri, Rep. Klarides, Rep. Hamzy

Amendment A: “deleted the maximum of $100,000 per year of compensation”

Action: Passed-Voice Vote

Motion: Rep. Lawlor

2nd: Rep. Aman

24. S.B. No. 706 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF CONDOMINIUM OMBUDSMAN.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Sen. Kissel

2nd: Sen. Handley

Discussion: Rep. Lawlor

25. H.B. No. 5921 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PREVENT A CHILD'S OR YOUTH'S REMOVAL FROM THE CUSTODY OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

No Action

26. S.B. No. 601 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

27. S.B. No. 604 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HATE CRIMES.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Lawlor

2nd: Rep. O'Brien

Discussion: Rep. Lawlor, Sen. McDonald, Rep. Dillon, Rep. Hamzy, Rep. Hurlburt, Sen. Gomes, Rep. Adniolfi, Rep. Stone, Rep. Morris, Rep. Rowe, Sen. Meyer, Sen. Coleman, Rep. Hewett

28. S.B. No. 689 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING IN BARS.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Rep. O'Neill

Discussion: Rep. Fox, Rep. Hamzy, Rep. Klarides

Amendment A: Added another section to the bill concerning the tolling of time periods for dram shop and wrongful death actions.

Sec. 3. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2008) In any action brought pursuant to section 30-102 of the 2008 supplement to the general statutes, as amended by this act, or section 52-555 of the general statutes in which the state police, a local police department or other law enforcement agency has conducted an investigation of any factual circumstances underlying the claim, any applicable time period for bringing such action shall be tolled until one year after the date of the act or omission complained of or until the date such department or agency makes its report of such investigation public, whichever is earlier. For the purposes of this section, "time period for bringing such action" includes any statute of limitation, any statute of repose, any period for providing notice and any other statutory, regulatory or common law time period that provides a time limit for the initiation of a legal action or claim.

Action: Passed-Voice Vote

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Rep. O'Neill

Discussion: Rep. O'Neill

29. H.B. No. 5035 AN ACT CONCERNING REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS, BURGLARY AND PARDONS AND PAROLE.

No Action

30. H.B. No. 5916 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RACIAL AND ETHNIC IMPACT STATEMENTS ON LEGISLATION AND CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED NEAR SCHOOLS OR CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS.

No Action

31. S.B. No. 623 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE PROSECUTORS.

No Action

32. H.B. No. 5917 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ADVISORY COMMISSION.

No Action

33. H.B. No. 5835 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF BAIL BONDSMEN.

No Action

34. H.B. No. 5699 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE CUSTODY, CARE OR SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Walker

2nd: Rep. Fox

35. S.B. No. 692 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING DNA TESTING OF CERTAIN ARRESTED PERSONS.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

36. H.B. No. 5920 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL CLAIMS HOUSING MATTERS.

No Action

37. H.B. No. 5924 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENTENCING COMMISSION.

No Action

38. S.J. No. 26 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONCERNING CERTAIN CONVICTIONS IN COLONIAL CONNECTICUT.

No Action

39. H.B. No. 5833 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MISREPRESENTATION OF A CHILD'S RESIDENCE FOR SCHOOL ENROLLMENT PURPOSES.

No Action

40. S.B. No. 606 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING MINOR, TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

41. S.B. No. 704 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE, SALE AND ACCURACY OF CONVICTION INFORMATION.

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. O'Neill

2nd: Sen. Kissel

Discussion: Rep. O'Neill

42. S.B. No. 703 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS AND RELATED MATTERS, PROTECTION ORDERS AND JUDGMENTS OF PATERNITY.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

43. H.B. No. 5923 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FRAUD AGAINST THE STATE.

No Action

44. H.B. No. 5918 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JURORS.

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Sen. Kissel

45. S.B. No. 643 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING APPORTIONMENT COMPLAINTS.

No Action

46. H.B. No. 5934 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INMATE ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALS' PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION.

No Action

47. S.B. No. 694 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ERASURE OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 35 Nay 8 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Lawlor

2nd: Rep. Fox

48. H.B. No. 5533 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE THIRD DEGREE.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Godfrey

2nd: Rep. Fritz

V. REVIEW CLAIM RESOLUTIONS FOR POSSIBLE JF

1. H.J. No. 22 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF GARY W. ADAMS.

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 42 Nay 0 Abstain 1 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Sen. Kissel

Discussion: Sen. McDonald, Rep. Taborsak

Note: Due to a conflict of interest, Rep. Taborsak has to abstain.

1. H.J. No. 28 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MARK S. CIRIELLO.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

1. H.J. No. 29 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MARK S. CIRIELLO.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

2. H.J. No. 38 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF NORA HENRY.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

3. H.J. No. 44 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MARGARET LAUER.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

4. H.J. No. 45 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CECELIA LEBBY.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

5. H.J. No. 50 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ROBERT THOMAS PINKSTON.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

6. H.J. No. 51 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ROBERT THOMAS PINKSTON.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

7. H.J. No. 55 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JUSTINIAN RWEYEMAMU.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

8. H.J. No. 56 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CHRISTOPHER SANTOS.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

9. H.J. No. 58 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF DOROTHY SPELLMAN.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

10. H.J. No. 60 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JUAN VASQUEZ.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

11. H.J. No. 61 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF RICHARD B. WEBER, M.D.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

12. H.J. No. 63 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF LAVONNE C. WOMACK.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

13. H.J. No. 64 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLC ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

14. H.J. No. 65 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO KT INTERNATIONAL, INC. ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

15. H.J. No. 66 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

16. H.J. No. 67 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO ROADSTONE CONSTRUCTION ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

17. H.J. No. 68 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO WORTH ETHIC CORPORATION ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

18. H.J. No. 69 (COMM) RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF THE CLAIM OF RABBI L. HIRAMZDN, AKA VAUGHN OUTLAW.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

VI. REVIEW CHANGE OF REFERENCE BILLS FOR POSSIBLE JF

1. Substitute for S.B. No. 178 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF FIREARMS AND THE LICENSING OF BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS, PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN AND SURETY BAIL BOND AGENTS. (PS)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

Discussion: Rep. Lawlor, Rep. Gonzalez, Rep. Green, Rep. O'Neill

1. Substitute for S.B. No. 366 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO CHILD LABOR LAWS. (LAB)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Stone

2nd: Rep. Olson

2. H.B. No. 5669 (RAISED) AN ACT SHIELDING FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT INSTALL SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS FROM LIABILITY. (PS)

No Action

3. Substitute for H.B. No. 5630 (RAISED) AN ACT PROMOTING CONSISTENCY AMONG PEER REVIEW PROCEEDINGS. (PH)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Sen. Handley

2nd: Sen. Kissel

4. S.B. No. 304 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS. (KID)

No Action

5. Substitute for S.B. No. 337 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE. (KID)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 41 Nay 2 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Walker

2nd: Rep. Powers

Discussion: Sen. Meyer, Rep. Walker, Rep. O'Neill, Rep. Powers, Rep. Hamzy

6. H.B. No. 5037 AN ACT CONCERNING METHAMPHETAMINES. (PH)

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

7. Substitute for H.B. No. 5491 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN. (KID)

No Action

8. Substitute for S.B. No. 208 (COMM) AN ACT PROHIBITING PENALTIES FOR PREPAYMENT OF CERTAIN MORTGAGE LOANS AND AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM. (PD,PD)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 29 Nay 14 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Sen. Coleman

2nd: Rep. Walker

Discussion: Sen. Coleman, Rep. O'Neill, Rep. Hamzy, Sen. Kissel, Rep. Stone, Rep. Powers

9. Substitute for S.B. No. 243 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS PROGRAM. (PH)

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

10. Substitute for H.B. No. 5748 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEENAGE DRIVERS. (TRA)

CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Rep. Lawlor

11. S.B. No. 268 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING SMOKING IN MOTOR VEHICLES WITH MINOR CHILDREN. (KID)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 29 Nay 14 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Godfrey

2nd: Sen. Kissel

Discussion: Sen. McDonald, Rep. Hamzy, Sen. Meyer, Rep. Klarides, Rep. Hovey, Rep. Hamm

12. S.B. No. 331 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFIED PAYROLLS. (LAB)

No Action

13. H.B. No. 5106 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR JUDICIAL MARSHALS. (LAB)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 40 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 3

Motion: Rep. Hurlburt

2nd: Rep. Olson

14. H.B. No. 5642 (RAISED) AN ACT BANNING THE SALE OR USE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR SERVICES TO REMOTELY OPERATE WEAPONS TO HUNT ANIMALS OR BIRDS. (PS)

No Action

15. Substitute for S.B. No. 373 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES. (PD)

No Action

16. Substitute for S.B. No. 494 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OF HARTFORD COUNTY. (PD)

No Action

17. S.B. No. 421 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO BY MINORS. (PH)

Action: JF

Vote: Yea 42 Nay 1 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Fox

2nd: Sen. Roraback

Discussion: Sen. Roraback, Rep. Klarides

18. Substitute for H.B. No. 5489 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF PARTIES IN JUVENILE MATTERS. (KID)

No Action

19. S.B. No. 539 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF SEIZED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND DRUGS FOR TRAINING NARCOTIC DETECTION CANINES. (PS)

No Action

20. Substitute for H.B. No. 5730 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. (PH)

Action: JFS

Vote: Yea 43 Nay 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

Motion: Rep. Lawlor

2nd: Sen. Kissel

21. H.B. No. 5552 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROCEDURES IN THE FORECLOSURE OF RESIDENTIAL PREMISES. (HSG,PD)

No Action

VII. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Debbie Blanchard

Sarah Kolb

Administrator

Committee Clerk