JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Monday, March 24, 2008
The Senate was called to order at 1: 19 p. m. in accordance with the provisions of Senate Rule 9(b), and under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.
The prayer was offered by Acting Chaplain, Liam B. Sweeney of West Hartford, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Preserve our state, O Lord, from all evils and misfortune but grant that under thy protection and guidance, we may reap the blessings from thy bountiful mercy. Amen.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 9(b) the Senate is called into Session, by the Office of the Senate Clerk's under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.
It is hereby moved that Senate Agenda Number 1, dated March 24, 2008 is adopted, the items on said Agenda shall be acted upon as indicated and that the Agenda shall be incorporated into the Senate Journal and Senate Transcript.
FAVORABLE REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
The following favorable report was received from the Joint Standing Committee indicated, read the second time and tabled for the calendar.
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 28 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WARREN C. HOWE, JR. , OF WALLINGFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
CHANGES OF REFERENCE
SENATE BILLS
The following favorable reports on Senate Bills recommending a change of reference were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, the reports of the Committees accepted, and the bills referred as recommended.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FOSTER PLACEMENT AND EDUCATION.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. S. B. No. 330 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE BEST PROGRAM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 339 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 398 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INNOVATION INFORMATION PLATFORM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. S. B. No. 406 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPLAY OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN SCHOOLS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 549 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 556 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 557 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX CREDIT ON THE CORPORATE BUSINESS TAX FOR PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE AND PAYING PREMIUMS FOR EMPLOYEES.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 558 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF OPTIONAL SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND INCREASING ACCESS TO THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR THE MEDICALLY NEEDY, ELDERLY AND DIABLED.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. S. B. No. 561 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON PROJECT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A LONG-TERM CARE TRUST FUND.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 566 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUEL CELLS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
EDUCATION. S. B. No. 610 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A GRANT TO A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO REDUCE CULTURAL, SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND RACIAL ISOLATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 611 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND THE USE OF GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS IN SCHOOLS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 662 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND REIMBURSEMENT.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. S. B. No. 663 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING STATE-FUNDED MEDICAL COVERAGE TO CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 666 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF CHILD POVERTY.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
CHANGES OF REFERENCE
HOUSE BILLS
The following favorable reports on House Bills recommending a change of reference were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, the reports of the Committees accepted, and the bills referred as recommended:
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5102 (COMM) AN ACT PROVIDING EQUAL PAYMENTS PER CHILD FOR RELATIVE CAREGIVERS RECEIVING CHILD ONLY BENEFITS UNDER THE TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5554 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES FOR LIVE THEATER AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5585 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DIGITAL AND FILM MEDIA.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5586 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE NAUGATUCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5589 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BROWNFIELDS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
EDUCATION. H. B. No. 5595 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GENOCIDE AWARENESS EDUCATION.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5622 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPANSION OF SHELTER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF HOUSEHOLD ABUSE.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
EDUCATION. H. B. No. 5645 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING AN EXEMPTION FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION CONDUCTED BINGO.
The bill was 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 referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HUMAN SERVICES. H. B. No. 5796 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEDERAL SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM AND THE QUALIFYING INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5798 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR GREEN BUILDINGS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5869 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5882 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5914 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FEMALE INMATES AND EX-OFFENDERS.
The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
ADJOURNMENT
The Senate at 1: 22 p. m. adjourned under provisions of Senate Rule 9(b) subject to the call of the chair.