JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Monday, March 24, 2008

The House of Representatives was called to order at 11: 30 o'clock a. m. , Representative Schofield of the 16th District in the Chair.

Prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Matthew L. Macunas of Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

The following is the prayer:

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, there are many bills to be handled this Session. Guide us to judge well the matters set before us. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Matthew L. Macunas of Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

CHANGES OF REFERENCE

HOUSE BILLS

The following favorable reports on the House Bills recommending a change of reference were received from the committees indicated, the bills read, the reports of the committees accepted, and the bills referred as recommended:

HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5102 AN ACT PROVIDING EQUAL PAYMENTS PER CHILD FOR RELATIVE CAREGIVERS RECEIVING CHILD ONLY BENEFITS UNDER THE TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5586 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE NAUGATUCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5589 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BROWNFIELDS.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

EDUCATION. H. B. No. 5645 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING AN EXEMPTION FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED BINGO.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.

JUDICIARY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5722 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIVE ORDERS, COURT SERVICES FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND STAFFING AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5869 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.

The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Roldan of the 4th District, the House adjourned at 11: 32 o'clock a. m. , to meet again at the Call of the Chair.