JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The House of Representatives was called to order at 11: 36 o'clock a. m. , Representative Schofield of the 16th District in the Chair.

Prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Rachel S. Rusnak of Shelton, Connecticut.

The following is the prayer:

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, bless Your servants this day as we gather together. Time is passing quickly, help us to be attentive to the needs that are placed before us so that all may benefit. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rachel S. Rusnak of Shelton, Connecticut.

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:

JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5032 (RAISED) (File No. 225) AN ACT CONCERNING OPERATION OF A VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUG.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5107 (RAISED) (File No. 226) AN ACT EXTENDING HAZARDOUS DUTY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR CLERICAL WORKERS AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5117 (RAISED) (File No. 227) AN ACT CONCERNING HAZARDOUS DUTY RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR THE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SPILL PREVENTION DIVISION.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5324 (RAISED) (File No. 228) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE STUDY OF REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5438 (RAISED) (File No. 229) AN ACT CONCERNING MAKING PERMANENT THE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR MILITARY SPOUSES.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5484 (RAISED) (File No. 230) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE IN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ACT.

JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5529 (RAISED) (File No. 231) AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH WHO RUN AWAY.

JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5535 (RAISED) (File No. 232) AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. H. B. No. 5597 (RAISED) (File No. 233) AN ACT CONCERNING BIOMASS.

GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5609 (RAISED) (File No. 234) AN ACT CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM CRANE AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5624 (RAISED) (File No. 235) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT IDA INITIATIVE.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. H. B. No. 5625 (RAISED) (File No. 236) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INJURED AS A RESULT OF EMPLOYMENT.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5626 (RAISED) (File No. 237) AN ACT CLARIFYING THE HANDLING OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS.

GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5650 (RAISED) (File No. 238) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD PRODUCT SAFETY.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5680 (RAISED) (File No. 239) AN ACT CONCERNING SURVIVORS' BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE STATE POLICE.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5727 (RAISED) (File No. 240) AN ACT CONCERNING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5746 (RAISED) (File No. 241) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5750 (RAISED) (File No. 242) AN ACT CONCERNING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

GENERAL LAW. H. B. No. 5769 (RAISED) (File No. 243) AN ACT CONCERNING PASS-THROUGH CLAIMS.

GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5772 (RAISED) (File No. 244) AN ACT CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGISTRATIONS.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5874 (RAISED) (File No. 245) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND THE SALE OF PROPERTY.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Roy of the 119th District, the House adjourned at 11: 38 o'clock a. m. , to meet again at the Call of the Chair.