JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
The House of Representatives was called to order at 1: 06 o'clock p. m. , Representative Lewis of the 8th District in the Chair.
Prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Sean C. Kennedy of Enfield, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for watching over us and keeping us from harm. We appreciate the good people You send into our lives to assist us. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sean C. Kennedy of Enfield, Connecticut.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
The following communication was received from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on the date indicated, read by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations:
March 26, 2008
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 13b-212b of the Connecticut General Statutes, it is my honor to nominate and submit to you for your advice and consent the name of ANDREW TODD of Norwalk, Connecticut to be a member of the Metro North New Haven Rail Commuter Council, to serve a term of four years to expire on June 30, 2012.
James A. Amann
Speaker of the House
COMMUNICATION FROM HER EXCELLENCY,
THE GOVERNOR
The following communication was received from Her Excellency, the Governor, on the date indicated, read by the Clerk and referred to the House Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations.
March 26, 2008
TO THE HONORABLE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1a and 20-8a of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint ROBERT GREEN, M. D. from West Hartford, to be a member of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, as a physician, to serve a term coterminous with my term or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to Dennis O'Neill.
M. JODI RELL
Governor
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HER EXCELLENCY,
THE GOVERNOR
The following communications were received from Her Excellency, the Governor, on the date indicated, read by the Clerk and referred to the Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations.
March 26, 2008
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 51-51k of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint THE HONORABLE WILLIAM T. CREMINS from Middlebury, to be a member of the Judicial Review Council, as a Superior Court judge, to serve a term ending December 1, 2011 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
M. JODI RELL
Governor
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 46a-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint ALEXIA E. CRUZ from Manchester, to be a member of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to serve a term ending July 14, 2013 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to Lillian Brown.
M. JODI RELL
Governor
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 51-51k of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint VALERIE R. MARINO from Waterbury, to be a member of the Judicial Review Council, as a layperson, to serve a term ending December 1, 2009 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to Thomas Furgeson.
M. JODI RELL
Governor
REPORTS
The following reports were received on the date indicated, read by the Clerk and referred to the Committees indicated:
Report - State Board of Education - Annual Report of the Connecticut Advisory Council for Teacher Professional Standards. (Pursuant to subsection (e) of Section 10-144d and Section 11-4a of the Connecticut General Statutes. ) Date Received: March 25, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Report - State Board of Education - Annual Report of the Connecticut Advisory Council for School Administrator Professional Standards. (Pursuant to subsection (e) of Section 10-144e and Section 11-4a of the Connecticut General Statutes. ) Date Received: March 25, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Education.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
The following House Joint Resolutions were received from the committees indicated, the resolutions read the second time and tabled for the Calendar:
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. H. J. No. 77 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. BLAKE OF BANTAM TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. H. J. No. 78 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WHITNEY L. BARTELL OF WEST SIMSBURY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
HOUSE BILLS
The following House Bills were received from the committees indicated, the bills read the second time and tabled for the Calendar and printing:
GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5025 (File No. 204) AN ACT AMENDING THE CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY ACT.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5041 (File No. 199) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
TRANSPORTATION. H. B. No. 5044 (File No. 200) AN ACT CONCERNING GOLD STAR FAMILY NUMBER PLATES.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5113 (RAISED) (File No. 195) AN ACT CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5125 (RAISED) (File No. 201) AN ACT CONCERNING A PROHIBITION RELATING TO HOMEMAKER-COMPANION SERVICES.
TRANSPORTATION. H. B. No. 5135 (RAISED) (File No. 202) AN ACT CONCERNING HARBOR MASTERS AND NO-WAKE ZONES.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5152 (RAISED) (File No. 203) AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5157 (RAISED) (File No. 194) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MARKETING OF MEDICAL DISCOUNT PLANS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5159 (RAISED) (File No. 196) AN ACT MODERNIZING INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FINES AND MAKING MINOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5310 (RAISED) (File No. 205) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE COMSTOCK COVERED BRIDGE IN EAST HAMPTON, THE INSTALLATION OF CANOPIES AND PLATFORM EXTENSIONS AT THE STRATFORD TRAIN STATION, THE RENOVATION OF THE WILTON TRAIN STATION, IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SPRINGDALE TRAIN STATION IN STAMFORD AND FOR THE ENFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5475 (RAISED) (File No. 206) AN ACT ELIMINATING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE FEES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. H. B. No. 5486 (RAISED) (File No. 189) AN ACT CONCERNING GRADUATE DEGREES FOR MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. H. B. No. 5515 (RAISED) (File No. 190) AN ACT INCREASING THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5516 (RAISED) (File No. 191) AN ACT REDUCING THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5517 (RAISED) (File No. 192) AN ACT CONCERNING REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5519 (RAISED) (File No. 193) AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS FOR TERMINATED EMPLOYEES.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5520 (RAISED) (File No. 184) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION BY SURPLUS LINES INSURERS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5525 (RAISED) (File No. 185) AN ACT AMENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5639 (RAISED) (File No. 186) AN ACT CONCERNING REVOCATION OF HEALTH PERMITS FOR FAILURE TO PAY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5696 (RAISED) (File No. 187) AN ACT REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER THERAPIES.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5698 (RAISED) (File No. 188) AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO DISCLOSE EXPERIENCE DATA.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5709 (RAISED) (File No. 207) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. H. B. No. 5710 (RAISED) (File No. 198) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SHARED RISK GROUPING.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. H. B. No. 5711 (RAISED) (File No. 208) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. H. B. No. 5724 (RAISED) (File No. 209) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY SCARCITY AND SECURITY.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5734 (RAISED) (File No. 210) AN ACT CONCERNING NEW AND EXPANDED BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT.
TRANSPORTATION. H. B. No. 5735 (RAISED) (File No. 211) AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS WHO TRANSPORT PATIENTS OR CLIENTS UNDER THE CARE, CONTROL OR CUSTODY OF A STATE AGENCY, AND THE VEHICLES USED BY SUCH INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
TRANSPORTATION. H. B. No. 5751 (RAISED) (File No. 197) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF AGGRESSIVE DRIVING.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5756 (RAISED) (File No. 212) AN ACT CONCERNING SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK.
GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5776 (RAISED) (File No. 213) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF GIFTS OR PROMOTIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR TIME SHARE REFERRALS.
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:
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5780 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5821 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISTANCE LEARNING AND AN APPROPRIATION TO FUND SUMMER SCHOOL AND SUMMER JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
BUSINESS FROM THE SENATE
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
CHANGES OF REFERENCE
SENATE BILLS
The following favorable reports on the Senate 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 in concurrence:
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 32 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF NURSING HOMES.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 402 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 404 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM BUDGET REQUIREMENT AND THE CALCULATION OF TOTAL NEED STUDENTS.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 405 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY READING SUCCESS GRANTS.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 612 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 645 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CARRY-OVER OF EDUCATION COST SHARING ACCOUNTABILITY FUNDS.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Appropriations in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5030 (RAISED) (File No. 96) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC CITIZEN'S FORUM.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5485 (RAISED) (File No. 50) AN ACT INCREASING STATE ACTIVE DUTY PAY FOR THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD.
ENVIRONMENT. H. B. No. 5601 (RAISED) (File No. 110) AN ACT BANNING CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS CONTAINING LEAD, PHTHALATES OR BISPHENOL-A.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
EDUCATION
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Education in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. H. B. No. 5508 (RAISED) (File No. 105) AN ACT CONCERNING PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5509 (RAISED) (File No. 44) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FILM INDUSTRY CURRICULUM.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5145 (RAISED) (File No. 101) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTALLY STRESSED AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Environment in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. H. B. No. 5329 (RAISED) (File No. 103) AN ACT CONCERNING RADIATION RELEASES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5110 (RAISED) (File No. 45) AN ACT CONCERNING ESCORT CAR OPERATORS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. H. B. No. 5156 (RAISED) (File No. 102) AN ACT ALLOWING THE TRANSFERS OF TAX CREDITS TO INSURANCE COMPANY AFFILIATES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5039 (RAISED) (File No. 52) AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICE DATABASE.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
JUDICIARY
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Judiciary in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
BANKS. H. B. No. 5130 (RAISED) (File No. 42) AN ACT LIMITING USE OF CHECKS TO CREATE BINDING AGREEMENTS ON CONSUMERS.
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5596 (RAISED) (File No. 108) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FREEDOM TO DRY.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5627 (RAISED) (File No. 48) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGING THE NAME OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS.
ENVIRONMENT. H. B. No. 5717 (RAISED) (File No. 122) AN ACT BANNING RETAIL USE OF PLASTIC BAGS.
GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5758 (RAISED) (File No. 123) AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNER PROTECTION FROM FORECLOSURE.
GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5761 (RAISED) (File No. 49) AN ACT CONCERNING ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5790 (RAISED) (File No. 124) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTERNET AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. H. B. No. 5802 (RAISED) (File No. 125) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Employees in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. H. B. No. 5646 (RAISED) (File No. 119) AN ACT CONCERNING VOLUNTEER SERVICE BY PAID EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR PAID FIREFIGHTERS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Planning and Development in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5147 (RAISED) (File No. 22) AN ACT CONCERNING INVASIVE PLANTS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5600 (RAISED) (File No. 109) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the following bills were placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Rule 43 of the House Rules:
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. H. B. No. 5120 (RAISED) (File No. 3) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5318 (RAISED) (File No. 8) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5323 (RAISED) (File No. 10) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
ENVIRONMENT. H. B. No. 5146 (RAISED) (File No. 17) AN ACT CONCERNING INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY REPORTS.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Morin of the 28th District, the House adjourned at 1: 12 o'clock p. m. , to meet again at the Call of the Chair.