JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Friday, March 28, 2008

The Senate was called to order at 2: 19 p. m. , Senator Roraback of the 30th in the Chair.

The prayer was offered by Acting Chaplain, Glenna Grinnell of Marlborough, Massachusetts.

The following is the prayer:

Lord, we thank-you for everything You've done, everything You're doing and everything You're going to do. In Your name we pray with much love and thanksgiving. Amen.

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. 31 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF EMANUEL N. PSARAKIS, ESQUIRE, OF SIMSBURY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EDUCATION ARBITRATION BOARD.

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MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

EDUCATION

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Education.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 50 (RAISED) (File No. 57) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF ASSESSMENT OF THE TEACHING OF READING.

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MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

GENERAL LAW

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on General Law.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 460 (RAISED) (File No. 85) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES BY LICENSED PHARMACISTS.

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MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement.

BANKS. Substitute for S. B. No. 218 (RAISED) (File No. 67) AN ACT PROVIDING AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANY QUALIFIED 529 PLAN.

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MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Insurance and Real Estate.

BANKS. Substitute for S. B. No. 183 (RAISED) (File No. 66) AN ACT CONCERNING SURETY BONDS FOR DEBT ADJUSTERS.

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MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

JUDICIARY

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

ENVIRONMENT. S. B. No. 124 (RAISED) (File No. 4) AN ACT BANNING THE SALE OR USE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE OR SERVICES TO REMOTELY OPERATE WEAPONS TO HUNT ANIMALS OR BIRDS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. S. B. No. 336 (RAISED) (File No. 26) AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT.

BANKS. S. B. No. 427 (RAISED) (File No. 39) AN ACT CONCERNING GREEN MORTGAGES.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 201 (RAISED) (File No. 53) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.

BANKS. Substitute for S. B. No. 219 (RAISED) (File No. 65) AN ACT REPEALING THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 352 (RAISED) (File No. 88) AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WHILE A MINOR.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 288 (RAISED) (File No. 75) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INSURED'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRER.

TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 297 (RAISED) (File No. 69) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE PROCEDURES AND VIOLATIONS.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 179 (RAISED) (File No. 128) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND TRAINING OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES, GUARD SERVICES AND SECURITY PERSONNEL.

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MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Planning and Development.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 136 (RAISED) (File No. 13) AN ACT PLACING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN ALTERNATIVE ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 203 (RAISED) (File No. 14) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF STATE REAL PROPERTY.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 360 (RAISED) (File No. 24) AN ACT CONCERNING WATER DIVERSION FOR THE DURHAM FAIR.

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MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

PUBLIC HEALTH

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Public Health.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 370 (RAISED) (File No. 89) AN ACT CONCERNING PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS AT DAY CARE CENTERS.

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MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. S. B. No. 47 (File No. 58) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MILITARY AFFAIRS.

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 175 (RAISED) (File No. 63) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING HOMELAND SECURITY.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 285 (RAISED) (File No. 71) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 294 (RAISED) (File No. 74) AN ACT PROHIBITING OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 295 (RAISED) (File No. 73) AN ACT PROVIDING PEACE OFFICER STATUS TO CERTAIN INSPECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 301 (RAISED) (File No. 81) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 282 (RAISED) (File No. 130) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE METHADONE AUTHORITY.

PUBLIC HEALTH. S. B. No. 284 (RAISED) (File No. 131) AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PERSONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.

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MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON

TRANSPORTATION

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Transportation.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. Substitute for S. B. No. 367 (RAISED) (File No. 79) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 354 (RAISED) (File No. 77) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY STATUTES.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 540 (RAISED) (File No. 84) AN ACT DOUBLING THE FINES FOR MOVING MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS OCCURRING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the Senate at 2: 26 p. m. adjourned subject to the call of the chair.