No. 45 Friday, March 13, 2009

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2009 Regular Session

Published Under the Direction of the

Clerks of the Senate and House

CONNECTICUT STATE OFFICERS

GOVERNOR

M. Jodi Rell

Room 202 - Capitol - 566-4840

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Michael Fedele

Room 304 - Capitol - 524-7384

SECRETARY OF THE STATE

Susan Bysiewicz

Room 104 - Capitol - 509-6200

TREASURER

Denise Nappier

55 Elm Street -702-3010

COMPTROLLER

Nancy Wyman

55 Elm Street - 702-3301

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Richard Blumenthal

55 Elm Street - 808-5318

OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - SENATE

SENATE DEMOCRATS - ROOM 3300 - 240-8600

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Donald E. Williams, Jr.

MAJORITY LEADER

Martin M. Looney

CHIEF DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Thomas P. Gaffey

DEPUTY PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

Mary Ann Handley

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADER

DEPUTY CAUCUS LEADER &
FEDERAL RELATIONS LIAISON

Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

ASSISTANT PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

CHIEF ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

Jonathan A. Harris

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER

MAJORITY WHIP

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP

Anthony Musto

SENATE REPUBLICANS - ROOM 3400 - 240-8800

MINORITY LEADER

John McKinney

MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE

Leonard Fasano

DEPUTY SENATE MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE
MINORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN

Andrew Roraback

CHIEF DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS

MINORITY WHIP

CLERK OF THE SENATE

Thomas P. Sheridan

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SENATE

Benny Auger

PERMANENT ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SENATE

Timothy B. Kehoe

SENATE CHAPLAIN AND DEPUTIES

OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - HOUSE

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Christopher G. Donovan

MAJORITY LEADER - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Denise W. Merrill

DEPUTY SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT DEPUTY SPEAKER - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Mary Fritz

CHIEF ASSISTANT DEPUTY SPEAKER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Demetrios Giannaros

DEPUTY MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIR - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Kathy Tallarita

DEPUTY MAJORITY CAUCUS CHAIR - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

Christopher Caruso

MAJORITY WHIPS-AT-LARGE - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIPS-AT-LARGE ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4100 - 240-8500

MINORITY LEADER - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr.

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER-AT-LARGE - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

MINORITY CAUCUS CHAIRMAN

Penny Bacchiochi

MINORITY WHIPS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

ASSISTANT MINORITY LEADERS - ROOM 4200 - 240-8700

CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Garey E. Coleman

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Nicholas C. Varunes, Esq.

PERMANENT ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE HOUSE

Ann M. Clark

STATE CAPITOL

LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

JOINT COMMITTEES AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN

SESSION SCHEDULES

NOTE: The summary of scheduled events follows the Notes of Interest.

*INDICATES ADDITION OR MODIFICATION SINCE LAST BULLETIN

TODAY AT A GLANCE

CAPITOL INFORMATION

CAFETERIA SCHEDULE

SESSION DAYS ONLY

ALL OTHER OPERATING DAYS

Cafeteria tables cannot be reserved by placing unattended briefcases, newspapers or coats on tables and chairs. The Cafeteria staff or Capitol Police will remove unattended items. Tables are on a first-come, first-served basis as you enter from the food server area with your meal. The Legislative Management Committee appreciates everyone's cooperation.

LEGISLATIVE DINING ROOM

The Legislative Office Building dining room is open Monday through Friday for sit-down table service for legislators, legislative staff and their guests. Cash, personal check, VISA or MASTER CARD will be accepted as payment in the dining room. The dining room is open from 11: 30 A. M. to 1: 30 P. M.

PROCEDURE TO REQUEST NEXT GENERATION CATERING SERVICES

The Legislative Office Building dining room is available for catering services. The procedures are as follows:

• Book a room for your event through Legislative Management at 240-0100.

• Call Terri (Next Generation Vending & Food Service) at 240-0150 to discuss food, beverage, linen and wait staff needs.

• Next Generation will FAX you a price quote on the “Function Request Form” detailing your menu items and special arrangements.

• Have the person who will be responsible for paying for the food/catering services sign the line above “authorized signature” on the Function Request Form.

• FAX both pages of the Function Request Form back to Next Generation at 240-0154.

• Next Generation will FAX you back the two-page Function Request Form after Terri has signed the line above “Manager's Signature. ” Be sure you receive a FAX back with Terri's signature on it. This is your confirmation that Next Generation will provide catering services in accordance with your requests.

• Please remember that if you cancel or reschedule your event, it is your responsibility to notify both Next Generation at 240-0150 for food service cancellation/changes AND Legislative Management at 240-0100 for room set-up cancellation/changes (at least 24 hours prior to the event).

• Overseeing of the Food Service Contract is the responsibility of Legislative Management. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the dining room/kitchen or the catering services please call Lou Carlisle at 240-0120 or send an interoffice email to: Carlisle, Lou.

LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION ROOM

The Information Room is in operation throughout each regular legislative session and for a few weeks after adjournment. Through use of the General Assembly's computerized bill status system, the information room staff can provide an up-to-the-minute status report of any bill introduced in the Senate or House. Computers are available outside the information room to provide access to legislative information. Other services available include a copier, fax machines and telephones for local and credit card calls.

CAPITOL INFORMATION AND TOURS

Capitol Information and Tours, operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund, is in two locations: Room 101 in the Capitol at 240-0222, and first floor, west foyer of the Legislative Office Building at 240-0224. Free one-hour guided tours are available.

PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE IN LOB

Some services for the public are available in the corridor separating Hearing Rooms 1C and 1D and opposite Room 1610. These services include soda, candy and snack machines and coat racks.

Legislative house phones are located in the rotunda area of the LOB first floor opposite the ATM machine. A credit card phone is available in the alcove to the left of the elevators.

Public telephones are located on the first floor of the LOB.

The Automatic Teller Machine is located next to the Legislative Bill Room, which is next to the newspaper stand at the LOB end of the concourse.

PUBLIC SERVICES AVAILABLE IN THE CAPITOL

Soda, candy, and snack machines are located on the second and third floors of the Capitol's east and west fire stairs and in the Capitol west basement.

Credit card phones are located in the Capitol west basement. A public telephone is located on the second floor of the Capitol's fire stairwell.

The General Assembly message center is located outside the west entrance to the House Chamber. The telephone number is 527-0747.

The General Assembly has two lactation rooms located in the second floor ladies room, near Room 2500 of the LOB, and in the third floor ladies room on the west side of the State Capitol.

LEGISLATIVE BILL ROOM

The Legislative Bill Room, which is located on the first floor of the Legislative Office Building, Room 1400, operates during the legislative session between the hours of 8: 30 a. m. and 5: 00 p. m. Copies of bills and legislative documents may be obtained from the bill room staff. Requests for bills can only be processed if you have the number of the bill, which can be obtained by calling the Legislative Information Room at 240-0555. Bills will be mailed if the request is in writing and is accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The Bill Room does not have fax facilities. All information in the bill room is available on the General Assembly's Internet home page at www. cga. ct. gov.

SECRETARIAL SERVICES FOR LEGISLATORS

As in past years a secretarial service is available for legislators to handle legislative business correspondence. Two types of service are available: 1) A dial-in-dictation service accessed by a 1-800 number from anywhere within Connecticut for fewer than 10 of the same letters; 2) A multiple letter service whereby a sample letter with a list of 10 or more names and addresses to receive the same letter is brought to the LOB Mailroom for processing. All finished letters are delivered to the Mailroom and sent to the legislator's LOB office through the interdepartmental mail. Questions can be referred to Debra Maselek at 240-0102.

AUDIO/VISUAL ACCESS TO PROCEEDINGS FROM LEGISLATOR OFFICES

The following are the MATV channel numbers through which Legislators may monitor floor and public hearing proceedings in their LOB offices:

TELEVISION COVERAGE

CT-N, The Connecticut Network, provides daily live and videotaped coverage of the legislature's activities. When hearings, committee meetings or floor sessions are being taped, live video coverage will be available in the Capitol and LOB over the in-house television system. House and Senate sessions will be covered in their entirety and selected hearings and committee meetings will also be covered. This live coverage can be viewed in-house on the channel assigned to the room where the proceeding is taking place. CT-N itself can be seen on channel 98 of the in-house system and on Comcast Cable's Hartford system.

CT-N is available full-time on cable TV statewide, and on basic or expanded cable in most of the state.

For more information on The Connecticut Network or to find out where CT-N is available in your area, visit their website at www. ct-n. com or call (860) 246-1553.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings are administered in compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Eric Connery at 240-0100.

RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC USE OF CAPITOL AND LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDINGS

In addition to the provisions in Sections 2-1a through 2-1g of the General Statutes, the following Legislative Management Committee rules govern public use of the Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings:

1. The number of persons permitted within the lobbies, offices, committee rooms, galleries and other areas of the Capitol Building and Legislative Office Building shall not exceed the limits established by the State Fire Safety Code.

2. Signs, banners, placards or other display materials may not be brought into the Capitol or Legislative Office Building if, in the opinion of the State Capitol Police, they present a hazard to the health and safety of the public.

3. Radio or television equipment, recording equipment, or sound-making amplifying equipment may not be brought into the Capitol Building or Legislative Office Building by anyone other than accredited representatives of the news media (note: this regulation shall not prevent persons from bringing hand-held cameras or portable cassette recording equipment into the buildings).

4. The Office of the State Capitol Police may clear the Capitol Building and/or the Legislative Office Building of persons and close the building(s) to the public in the event that there is a disturbance within the building(s) that might prevent official business from being conducted or that might endanger any member of officer of the General Assembly or any officer or employee of the State of Connecticut or the general public. Accredited representatives of the news not participating in such disturbance may be permitted to remain within the building(s) at such times that they may be closed for the purposes stated herein.

5. When the Capitol Building or Legislative Office Building is closed for the purposes stated in rule #4 the building(s) shall remain closed only as long as is necessary to avoid the disruption of official business and/or to ensure the safety of members of officers of the General Assembly, officers or employees of the State of Connecticut, or the general public.

6. No person or group of persons shall solicit, peddle or sell any goods, products or services within the Capitol Building or Legislative Office Building without permission of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management through its Office of the State Capitol Police.

7. No person shall be allowed access to or use of the Capitol Building or Legislative Office Building while wearing a mask, hood or other device which conceals his or her identity, unless such mask, hood or device: is: a) incidental to an authorized amusement or entertainment at an authorized event; b) for the purpose of ensuring the person's physical safety while he or she is employed in either of the buildings; or c) prescribed as part of a civil defense drill or exercise or; d) prescribed by the practice of the person's religious beliefs.

8. No tape or other foreign object may be affixed to the wall, doors, or woodwork in the hallways or meeting rooms of the Capitol or Legislative Office Building without permission from the Office of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management.

9. Access to the mechanical, engineering and systems control rooms and areas in the Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings are restricted to authorized personnel.

10. Animals may not be brought into the Capitol Building or Legislative Office Building without prior permission from the Office of the State Capitol Police or unless otherwise permitted by law.

CAPITOL POLICE-PARKING REGULATIONS

Limited parking facilities make it impossible to guarantee parking for members of the public attending meetings and functions at the Capitol and LOB. Parking in the garage for the public is on a space-available basis only. During the legislative session, Capitol Police officers greet visitors and direct them to available parking spaces reserved for members of the public.

Cars parked in inappropriate areas will be ticketed, and vehicles that present a hazard to public safety will be towed.

There is no parking allowed in the cut out area in front of the LOB. This is a fire lane for emergency vehicles and is also used as a discharge area for students visiting the Capitol. Please do not park in this area even if you are “just running into the building for a minute. ” The 15 minute parking is located on the south side of Armory Road Extension (in front of the Armory park side).

The south and west areas of the Capitol are for reserved parking and for vehicles with a Capitol grounds permit. A section of the north driveway is reserved for public parking only. Signs clearly identify where the public parking ends and the permit parking begins. Parking regulations will be enforced. Call the Capitol Police at 240-0240 for further information.

VISITOR PARKING

Capitol Police direct visitors to the first floor of the Legislative Office Garage. When this area fills, visitors are directed to available rooftop parking. When the roof is at capacity, officers direct visitors to a specified area in the garage basement. Once all public parking is at capacity, additional visitors are provided with a map to the Forest Street lot and a list of shuttle times from there to the Capitol complex and back. Forest Street shuttle buses for visitors begin running to the LOB at 6: 25 A. M. The Forest Street lot closes at 6: 00 P. M. , and the last shuttle leaves the west side of the LOB at 5: 40 P. M.

Directions to the Forest Street Lot from the Parking Garage

Coming from the garage entrances, go straight to the light after the stop sign.

Turn right onto Capitol Avenue.

Go 9 traffic lights and turn right onto Forest Street

(Note: First right after crossing under the railroad bridge is Forest Street. )

The Parking lot is the first driveway on the left.

Lot C, State of Connecticut, DPW is marked with a blue sign.

REMINDER – NO LOBBYIST $ $ DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The State Elections Enforcement Commission reminds all concerned individuals of the ban on the solicitation and donation of political campaign contributions by registered lobbyists and their affiliated political action committees (PACs). There have been revisions to the laws and are now two different bans that apply to such solicitations and donations: (1) a temporary ban while the General Assembly is in session that applies to all individuals or entities that are registered with the Office of State Ethics as a “client lobbyist,” and their affiliated PACs and (2) a permanent (year round) ban that applies to all individuals or entities registered as a “communicator lobbyist,” and their affiliated PACs as well as members of their immediate family. The permanent ban applies whether or not you intend to participate in the Citizens' Election Program for the 2010 election campaign. Accordingly you may not solicit or accept contributions from a communicator lobbyist, member of the immediate family of any such lobbyist, or PAC established or controlled by any such lobbyist or family member. Again, the Office of State Ethics maintains a listing of all communicator lobbyists.

The temporary ban begins from the time the General Assembly convenes in regular session on January 7, 2009 and continues until adjournment sine die on June 3, 2009. Candidates for (1) Statewide office, (2) General Assembly and (3) political committees that failed to certify that they were “not established (a) for an assembly or senatorial district, (b) by an elected statewide official, a member of the General Assembly or their agent, or (c) in consultation with or at the request or suggestion of any such official, member or their agent, or controlled by such official, member or agent,” are prohibited from receiving such donations or benefiting from such solicitations during the session. See Sections 1-91(l), (u) and (v), General Statutes, for the definition of “lobbyist,” “client lobbyist” and “communicator lobbyist; ” and Section 9-610(e), (h) and (i), General Statutes, for the application of the bans.

The State Elections Enforcement Commission has provided to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the Senate Republican Leader, the House Minority Leader, and each Statewide officer, a copy of its updated list of “Political Committees Established by or on behalf of a Lobbyist” as well as an updated “Prohibited Recipients List of Political Committees. ” Copies of these lists are available to each legislator from these leaders as well as by accessing the Commission's website located at www. ct. gov/seec/site/. Any questions concerning application of the lobbyist contribution bans or any other provision of the State's campaign financing laws should be directed to the Commission at 860-256-2940, Legal Compliance Unit, or toll free outside of the Hartford local calling area at: 1-866-733-2463.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

ETHICS COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE

The Connecticut Office of State Ethics (OSE) is an independent agency that administers the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists (known together as “the Codes”). Staff attorneys from the OSE are on hand every day to offer assistance in navigating the Codes. In addition, various plain-language guides to the Codes are available on the OSE's Web site, www. ct. gov/ethics. For personal advice or assistance in complying with the ethics codes, please contact the OSE's Legal Division at Ethics. Code@ct. gov, or call (860) 263-2400.

SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

The State Capitol Police request the cooperation of all individuals regarding security in the Capitol and LOB. Please do not leave briefcases or other items unattended. In addition, please do not use papers, briefcases, etc. to reserve a space in the lines for public hearing signups. Abandoned items are subject to search and may be seized by the Capitol Police.

All Staff and lobbyists are reminded to wear their identification or lobbyist badges.

MILITARY DEPARTMENT SERVICES

Major Tim Tomcho is available to assist legislators with Military Department and constituent issues. Major Tomcho can be reached by phone at the Military Department at (860) 548-3203 or by email at timothy. tomcho@us. army. mil.

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Lauren Hangland from the Department of Motor Vehicles is available to assist legislators with DMV services and constituent issues. Lauren Hangland can be reached by phone at the DMV at (860) 263-5012 or by e-mail at lauren. hangland@ct. gov.

CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTERNET
HOME PAGE WWW. CGA. CT. GOV

The Connecticut General Assembly welcomes you to visit the internet site (HTTP: //WWW. CGA. CT. GOV). We hope that you will find this site informative and helpful during the 2009 session. We will continue to enhance this site throughout the session and appreciate your feedback and suggestions. You can reach us at its@cga. ct. gov.

INTERNET ACCESS

Wireless (WI-FI) connectivity to the Internet is provided free of charge for the public's use within the Capitol/LOB complex. The General Assembly provides this wireless network for your convenience, with the understanding that you will use it appropriately.   Please observe the law and respect for others when you communicate over this network or access the internet from it.   You are fully responsible for your use of this network.

PUBLIC BILL TRACKING

Public Bill Tracking is a program you can use to alert you to legislative activity affecting one or more bills from a list you create and maintain. This program can be accessed from the Bill Tracking link on the Connecticut General Assembly's Internet site.

After you register to use the program and you create a list of bills to be tracked, you can display or print the Bill Listing Report immediately and receive notification by email of a status change on the bills in your list.

You have the ability to add individual bills to a list, add all bills introduced by a specific Legislator or Committee, and add all bills co-sponsored by a specific Legislator. You can add and remove bills, Introducers, and Co-Sponsors from your Bill Tracking list. When Introducers and Co-Sponsors are added to a bill, the Bill Tracking List is updated automatically with the changes.

GENERAL STATUTES OF CONNECTICUT
REVISED TO JANUARY 1, 2009

The Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO) is pleased to announce that the electronic browseable version of the Official General Statutes of Connecticut, revised to January 1, 2009, is now available on both the Intranet (http: //cgalites) and on the Internet (http: //www. cga. ct. gov). In both cases, users should click on "Statutes" and then on "Browse Statutes. "

The printed version of the Official General Statutes of Connecticut, which was published in January 2009, is available through the office of the Secretary of the State. Please call (860) 509-6150 or (860) 509-6163 for further information.

CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
RESEARCH RESOURCES

The Connecticut State Library's CSL Research Resources Web page, www. cslib. org/faq. htm, provides access to information about Connecticut, its government, public policy, laws, and history. The web page includes links to licensed databases and electronic journals, subject guides prepared by the Library's subject specialists, the State Library catalog, and iCONN, “Connecticut's reSearch Engine” at www. iconn. org.

Research Guides on Government, History, Law & Legislation, Maps & Geography, Newspapers, Public Policy, and Statistics among others link directly to full-text documents, subject searches of the State Library's catalog, and relevant electronic journals and databases.

Designed for legislators, the Public Policy research pages provide in-depth information on Elections, Property Tax Relief, Health Care, Crime Statistics, Eminent Domain, I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, Juvenile Justice, Long Island Sound, School Finance and other issues of interest to legislators, policy makers and citizens. The Public Policy web page at www. cslib. org/pathfinders/publicpolicy. htm is a fast way to get background information on the issues of the day.

Newspaper databases include the Hartford Courant from 1764 - 1984 & 1992 to date, and many others. Other databases provide federal, state, local, and international public documents; statistics in many areas; and comprehensive sources of legislative and public policy information for all 50 states. Legal databases cover current and historical state and federal legal materials. Genealogical, historical, and general databases provide additional research and scholarly materials. Several databases, including the 1923-1984 Hartford Courant, the historical New York Times, LegalTrac, and Reference USA, are available anywhere in the state by using a current Connecticut State Library card.

Legislators and staff may access information at www. cslib. org/faq. htm or the State Library at 231 Capitol Ave. For further information, please contact the Information Services Division at (860) 757-6500 or isref@cslib. org.

LOST AND FOUND

Please note that for all lost and found items contact Guardian (maintenance) at 240-0193, located in the Capitol basement, in Room 007 of the State Capitol building.

REMINDER: LOBBYISTS MUST WEAR BADGES

This is a reminder to lobbyists to wear their identifying badges in the Capitol and Legislative Office Building. Sec 1-101 of the statutes requires individuals who are lobbyists to wear identifying badges while lobbying. Thank you for your cooperation.

REMINDER TO LOBBYISTS: PROHIBITION FROM FLOOR

All lobbyists are reminded that pursuant to House Rule 42, on any day during which the House of Representatives is in session, lobbyists shall be prohibited from the Floor of the House except during a public hearing held on the Floor of the House.

REMINDER TO LEGISLATORS AND STAFF

Due to limited seating in the Legislative Office Building cafeteria, it is requested that you please inform students/groups visiting the Legislative Office Building (LOB) and State Capitol that bag lunches may not be eaten in the cafeteria or elsewhere in the building. Outdoor picnic tables are available on the north side of the LOB (students are welcome to eat there if the weather permits). If students/groups wish to purchase lunch, the cafeteria should be contacted 24 hours before the event at (860) 240-0205 to make arrangements. Thanks for your cooperation.

CAPITOL SMOKING POLICY

Pursuant to Joint Rule 30 (a), smoking is not permitted in the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

NOTICE TO COMMITTEE CLERKS

The Bulletin deadline will be 1: 30 P. M. for the session. Please get your meeting notices, etc. to the Bulletin Clerks before then. Thank you.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

*PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The Transportation Committee will hold a committee meeting immediately following a 1: 00 public hearing on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Room 1E of the LOB.

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

*TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The Transportation Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE: The Commerce Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills immediately following a 10: 00 A. M. public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Room 1D of the LOB.

*HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting immediately following a 10: 00 A. M. public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Room 2A of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Pursuant to Joint Rule 6 (c) (i), the conduct for public hearings shall be the following:

Members of the public who wish to testify at a public hearing may place their names on a list, which shall be made available at a time and place to be determined by the chairpersons. Members of the public shall either (A) place their own name on the list, if they wish to testify, or (B) place the name of one other person on the list who will testify. Members of the public placing the name of another person on the list shall also place their own name on the list next to the name of the person who will testify. The placement of another person's name on the list by a person who receives a fee solely for that service shall be ineffective and the person so named shall not be permitted to testify.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2200 of the LOB. The lottery drawing for the hearing will begin at 8: 15 A. M. in Room 2200 of the LOB. Members of the public will testify first, followed by public officials and agency heads, concluding with lobbyists. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Citizens' Election Fund and State Elections Enforcement Commission

H. B. No. 5011 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE VALUATION OF MATERIALS USED IN PRIOR ELECTIONS.

H. B. No. 5366 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF GRANTS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6661 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUS OF CANDIDATES AND CERTAIN DONATIONS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6662 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6663 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 604 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN GENERAL ELECTION GRANTS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 615 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILLING OF NOMINATION VACANCIES BY POLITICAL PARTIES.

S. B. No. 1107 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS.

S. B. No. 1108 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION AND THE VOTER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.

S. B. No. 1109 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF GENERAL ELECTION AND PRIMARY GRANTS UNDER THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2300 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, Agency Heads and Chief Municipal Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

H. B. No. 6652 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF VIDEO EQUIPMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit a digital copy of your testimony to john. friis@cga. ct. gov by 12: 00 P. M. on Friday, March 13, 2009 and include the word “Testimony” in the subject line. Written testimony submitted after 10: 00 A. M. on the date of the hearing will not be distributed in hard copy form. All testimony will be available at: http: //cga. ct. gov/ed. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in the Atrium of the LOB and will be conducted by lottery. Sign-up will conclude at 11: 00 A. M. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for elected officials pursuant to Joint Rule 6(2). Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

S. B. No. 939 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION.

S. B. No. 1111 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND CELLULAR TELEPHONE CAMERAS IN CLASSROOMS.

H. B. No. 6653 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VISITING INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS.

H. B. No. 6654 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESIDENT TEACHER CERTIFICATE.

H. B. No. 6655 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 6656 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 6657 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS.

H. B. No. 6658 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS.

H. B. No. 6665 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION AND A STUDY OF BULLYING ISSUES.

H. B. No. 6666 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION.

H. B. No. 6667 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOLUNTARY REGIONALIZATION OF CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT SERVICES.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Sign-up will be conducted by lottery. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for public officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Solid Waste, Forestry and other Miscellaneous Issues

S. B. No. 793 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STEAP GRANTS AND THE CONVERSION OF PRIME FARMLAND TO NONAGRICULTURAL USE.

S. B. No. 855 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FARM WINE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

S. B. No. 918 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF PRIVATE SOLID WASTE HAULERS.

S. B. No. 995 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BENEFICIAL REFUSE, RECYCLING AND ILLEGAL DUMPING.

S. B. No. 1078 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BI-STATE LONG ISLAND SOUND COMMISSION.

S. B. No. 1082 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF STATE-OWNED AGRICULTURAL LAND.

H. B. No. 6345 (RAISED) AN ACT PROTECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE HIGHLANDS REGION.

H. B. No. 6550 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO INSPECT SOLID WASTE FACILITIES AND INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING FACILITIES.

H. B. No. 6551 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE FORESTRY PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 6554 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES.

S. B. No. 1084 (RAISED) AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITIION OF A CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE TO INCLUDE BIOSLUDGE OR BIOSOLIDS.

H. B. No. 6637 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STORMWATER PERMITS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

H. B. No. 6659 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT STATUTES.

H. B. No. 6660 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR VARIOUS STATE GRANT PROGRAMS AND CONCERNING THE FACE OF CONNECTICUT STEERING COMMITTEE.

S. B. No. 1106 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS OF REMEDIATION OF RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2200 of the LOB. Early submissions of written testimony will be accepted. A lottery sign-up by bill number will begin immediately in Room 2200 of the LOB and will end at 8: 45 A. M. on Monday, March 16, 2009. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for the Governor or her representative. Members of the public will speak second, followed by Agency Heads and Chief Elected Officials, concluding with Lobbyists. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony per bill. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Government Reorganization

S. B. No. 839 AN ACT CONCERNING MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATIONS OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES.

S. B. No. 840 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER COUNSEL, THE OFFICE OF THE HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE, THE OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONS.

S. B. No. 1117 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR AN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS.

S. B. No. 1118 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

H. B. No. 6372 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE LANDS.

H. B. No. 6373 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE STATUTES.

H. B. No. 6374 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY.

H. B. No. 6375 AN ACT CONCERNING REVIEW AND TERMINATION OF CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

H. B. No. 6376 AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF DEBTS OWED TO THE STATE.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 45 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at least two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2500 of the LOB. Testimony submitted after the designated time may not be distributed until after the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB. Sign-up will conclude at 9: 30 A. M. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Anyone wishing to testify after the drawing is closed will be placed at the end of the list. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads, Municipal Chief Elected Officials and Legislators. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Crime Bills

S. B. No. 353 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MICROSTAMPING OF SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOLS.

S. B. No. 358 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITING THE TRANSFER OF ASSAULT WEAPONS OR MACHINE GUNS TO MINORS.

S. B. No. 533 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF THE RELEASE OF A REGISTERED SEXUAL OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY.

S. B. No. 538 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PLEA AGREEMENTS BY SEXUAL OFFENDERS.

S. B. No. 660 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING DRUNKEN DRIVERS TO MAINTAIN A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY.

S. B. No. 723 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTING OF TEN PER CENT CASH BAIL.

S. B. No. 731 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.

S. B. No. 732 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF DRUNKEN DRIVERS.

S. B. No. 844 AN ACT CONCERNING METHAMPHETAMINES.

S. B. No. 1110 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ACTIVITY BETWEEN SCHOOL WORKERS AND STUDENTS AND INCLUDING SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS AS MANDATED REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

H. B. No. 6009 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF A WITNESS TO REPORT A SERIOUS CRIME.

H. B. No. 6025 (COMM) AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR ENGAGING A POLICE OFFICER IN PURSUIT.

H. B. No. 6160 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING RECIPROCAL AND CONCURRENT SANCTIONS FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR A VESSEL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR ANY DRUG.

H. B. No. 6382 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPUTER CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.

H. B. No. 6384 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDERS.

H. B. No. 6576 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LARCENY.

H. B. No. 6579 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMMIGRATION CONSEQUENCES OF A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE.

H. B. No. 6645 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PERSONS PLACED OR TREATED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 6646 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF BAIL BONDSMEN.

H. B. No. 6664 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS STATUTES CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

H. B. No. 6669 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

H. B. No. 6670 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS AND THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE VICTIM ADVOCATE.

H. B. No. 6671 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY RELATED TO CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at the time of sign-up. Testimony submitted after sign-up may not be distributed until after the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in the First Floor Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Bills will be heard in the order listed in the Bulletin. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Healthcare Cost Containment, Workforce Development and Increased Access, Other Public Health Related Bills

H. B. No. 6677 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ANATOMICAL GIFTS.

S. B. No. 401 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IMPROVED REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR NURSING HOME FACILITIES.

H. B. No. 6675 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN CONNECTICUT.

S. B. No. 678 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT.

S. B. No. 782 (COMM) AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

S. B. No. 1120 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE REBIDDING OF PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS PERTAINING TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BY OR ON BEHALF OF STATE AGENCIES.

S. B. No. 1121 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARTER OAK HEALTH PLAN.

H. B. No. 6676 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSURE OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS.

H. B. No. 5630 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LICENSURE FOR AN ADVANCED DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTITIONER.

H. B. No. 6674 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

H. B. No. 6678 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSING STATUTES.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE AND
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009

The Commerce Committee and the Energy and Technology Committee will hold a joint public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1D of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Energy and the State's Economy

*S. B. No. 1129 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AND THE STATE'S ECONOMY.

*S. B. No. 1130 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AND THE STATE'S ECONOMY.

*ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Committee Room 3900 of the LOB. Testimony for each bill must be provided on separate sheets. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Committee Room 3900 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for the public. Speakers commenting on one bill will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony; speakers commenting on multiple bills will be limited to 5 minutes of testimony. The Committee will have two sign-up sheets, one for the public and one for Agencies, Legislators, Municipal Officials and Lobbyists, who will follow the public in the order that they sign-up. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Energy and Technology Committee Raised Bills

*S. B. No. 1131 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WEATHERIZATION.

*S. B. No. 1132 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY INEFFICIENT STATE BUILDINGS.

*S. B. No. 1133 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INNOVATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.

*S. B. No. 1134 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE STRATEGY BOARD.

*S. B. No. 1135 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

*H. B. No. 6682 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.

*H. B. No. 6377 AN ACT CONCERNING GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS.

*HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing to be followed by a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2000 of the LOB as well as an electronic copy of written testimony to the Clerk at brie. johnston@cga. ct. gov. Public speaker order will be determined by a lottery. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 45 A. M. on the 2^nd Floor Atrium of the LOB. Speakers arriving after the completion of the lottery will have their names placed at the end of the speaker list. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, Mayors, First Selectmen and Agency Commissioners. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Testimony delivered after the start of the hearing may not be distributed until the following day. The Committee encourages witnesses to submit a written statement and to confine oral testimony to a summary of that statement. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

*S. B. No. 1085 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEMAKER AND COMPANION AGENCIES AND AUDITS FOR VENDOR FRAUD.

*S. B. No. 1086 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREDITING OF SOCIAL SECURITY DEPENDENT BENEFITS.

*S. B. No. 1087 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNPACE PRESCRIPTION DRUG R

*S. B. No. 1112 (RAISED) AN ACT MAXIMIZING THE FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING.

*S. B. No. 1113 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID.

*S. B. No. 1122 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE HUMAN SERVICES STATUTES.

*H. B. No. 6639 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

*H. B. No. 6668 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING QUALITY CARE, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND NURSING HOME FUNDING REFORM.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 45 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at least two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2500 of the LOB. Testimony submitted after the designated time may not be distributed until after the hearing. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB. Sign-up will conclude at 9: 30 A. M. Speaker order will be decided by a lottery system. Anyone wishing to testify after the drawing is closed will be placed at the end of the list. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads, Municipal Chief Elected Officials and Legislators. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony.

SUBJECT MATTER: Common Interest Communities, Discrimination and Miscellaneous Bills

*S. B. No. 644 (COMM) AN ACT LIMITING FEES RELATED TO A FORECLOSURE BY SALE ON RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

*S. B. No. 725 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING REFORMS RELATED TO CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

*S. B. No. 900 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION BY YACHT, TENNIS AND SWIM CLUBS.

*S. B. No. 966 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING BLOCKING THE BOX.

*S. B. No. 1003 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS.

*S. B. No. 1006 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONDOMINIUMS AND OTHER COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND THE LICENSING OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.

*S. B. No. 1119 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF CONDOMINIUM OMBUDSMAN AND REVISING CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS.

*S. B. No. 1125 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVISION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES STATUTES.

*S. B. No. 1126 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LAND RECORDS.

*S. B. No. 1127 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTING NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS.

*S. B. No. 1128 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERRUPTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS AND MOTOR VEHICLE RECYCLERS.

*H. B. No. 5025 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF RETAIL STORES AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

*H. B. No. 5174 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE OF PROCESS FEES IN FORECLOSURE ACTIONS.

*H. B. No. 5457 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING EVICTION OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS FROM A DWELLING UNIT.

*H. B. No. 5883 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF MASSAGE THERAPY.

*H. B. No. 6166 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE.

*H. B. No. 6452 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCRIMINATION.

*H. B. No. 6672 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE 2008 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT.

*H. B. No. 6673 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.

*H. B. No. 6680 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MARSHALS, JUDICIAL MARSHALS, WITNESS FEES AND THE SERVICE OF PROCESS.

*H. B. No. 6681 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF RESTRAINING ORDERS FOR RELIEF FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE.

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff three hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2700 of the LOB. Speaker order for the public will be determined by a lottery system. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 10: 00 A. M. until 11: 30 A. M. in Room 2700 of the LOB. Speakers arriving after the completion of the lottery will have their names placed at the end of the speaker list. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads, Chief Elected Municipal Officials and Legislators. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Economic Security for Families, United Municipal Grant Assistance Program, Report on Long-Term Fiscal Condition of the State, the Spending Cap, Date for Adoption of Municipal Aid Portion of the Budget, Disclosure of Private Provider Contracts with the State, Reporting of Debt Service in the Budget, Commission on Federal Stimulus Distribution, Budget Reserve Fund, Flexible Spending Accounts, Account for the 27^th Payroll Period

*S. B. No. 246 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING A COMMISSION ON FEDERAL STIMULUS DISTRIBUTION.

*Proposed S. B. No. 1 AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR CONNECTICUT FAMILIES.

*Proposed S. B. No. 43 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE UNITED MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.

*Proposed S. B. No. 49 AN ACT CONCERNING AN ANNUAL SUMMARY OF THE LONG-TERM FISCAL CONDITION OF THE STATE.

*Proposed S. B. No. 156 AN ACT DEFINING TERMS RELATED TO THE SPENDING CAP.

*Proposed S. B. No. 157 AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUDGET SURPLUS.

*Proposed S. B. No. 172 AN ACT REDEFINING TERMS CONCERNING THE SPENDING CAP.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5096 AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE XXVIII OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5098 AN ACT REDEFINING TERMS CONCERNING THE SPENDING CAP.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5143 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DATE FOR ADOPTION OF THE MUNICIPAL AID PORTION OF THE STATE BUDGET.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5303 AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE PROVIDER CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5305 AN ACT CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE XXVIII OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5309 AN ACT CONCERNING FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE SPENDING CAP.

*Proposed H. B. No. 5909 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LINE ITEM IN THE BUDGET ENTITLED "DEBT SERVICE".

*S. B. No. 1123 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.

*S. B. No. 1124 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS DEPOSITED IN THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

*H. B. No. 6679 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCOUNT TO FUND THE TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE PAYROLL PERIOD.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Environment Committee will hold an informational forum regarding Long Island Sound on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 12: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. The Committee will hear testimony from invited speakers.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM
WITH MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

The Appropriations Committee will hold an informational forum with invited municipal officials on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 12: 30 P. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Invited speakers will share their thoughts on the Governor's proposed budget and its impact on local budget deliberations. Speakers will also be offering ideas for budgetary and other State actions that may help local governments. Members of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee and the Planning and Development Committees are invited to participate. The forum is being held in cooperation with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the Council of Small Towns.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
JOINT INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Appropriations Committee and the Education Committee will hold a joint informational forum regarding the work of the early Childhood Educational Cabinet on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Janice Gruendel and Mark McQuillan, Cabinet Co-Chairs, will report on the Cabinet's progress on various mandated reports and will present “report cards” using the results-based accountability (RBA) framework.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE
BONDING PRESENTATION FOR 2009

The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a Transportation Bonding Sub-Committee Agency presentation on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. A presentation will be given by the Department of Transportation.

NOTES OF INTEREST

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY
PRE-PARADE PARTY

Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, Senator Paul Doyle, Senator Mary Ann Handley, Representative Ryan Barry, Representative Beth Bye, Representative Matt Conway, Representative Tom Kehoe, Representative Tim Larson, Representative David McCluskey, Representative Tim O'Brien, Representative Jim O'Rourke, Representative Peg Sayers and Representative Jack Thompson, in conjunction with the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee, cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a St. Patrick's Day pre-parade party on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9: 00 A. M. to 11: 00 A. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol.

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SENATOR WITKOS
DPUC PRESENTATION

Senator Witkos cordially invite all new members of the Energy and Technology Committee to attend a DPUC presentation on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

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COMMUNICARE
A MODEL FOR REGIONAL COLLABORATION
LEGISLATIVE LUNCH

Senator Gayle Slossberg, Representative Deb Heinrich, Representative Themis Klarides and Communicare, a coalition of community-based mental health and addiction service agencies, cordially invite all legislators to a legislative lunch on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 11: 30 A. M. to 1: 30 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. The Communicare partnership is comprised of Birmingham Group Health Services, Bridges…A Community Support System, and Harbor Health Services. For further information, please contact Maureen McHugh at (860)-240-0482.

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IRISH COFFEE BREAK

The Irish-American Legislative Caucus and the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators, staff and guests to an Irish Coffee Break, featuring the authentic Celtic Repertoire of Connecticut's State Troubadour, Pierce Campbell, on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 from 11: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol.

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REPRESENTATIVE GRAZIANI HOSTS
VETERANS' DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Representative Graziani cordially invite all legislators to attend a Veteran's Day at the Capitol briefing on pending legislation on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 8: 30 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Paul Tarbox at (860) 240-8467.

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AG-DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Connecticut Agricultural and Natural Resources Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to observe Connecticut Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 1: 00 P. M. in the North Lobby of the State Capitol. Over 30 agricultural associations and their representatives will be present to showcase Connecticut agriculture and to distribute samples and information. Official presentations will begin at 12: 00 P. M. , with the official proclamation of “Connecticut Agriculture Day” and the Outstanding Young Farmer award. For further information, please contact Jaime Lizee-Smith at 860-713-2559 or jaime. smith@ct. gov.

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COMMISSION ON ENHANCING AGENCY OUTCOMES
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Commission on Enhancing Agency Outcomes, created pursuant to PA 09-2, will convene an organizational meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

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CONNECTICUT TAX COLLECTORS' ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Tax Collectors' Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 8: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. Please R. S. V. P. by calling April or Rebecca at (860) 241-8990.

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CHIROPRACTIC DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Connecticut Chiropractic Association (CCA) cordially invites all legislators and staff to stop by the LOB Concourse on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. Workstation ergonomic evaluations for all LOB employees will be available throughout the day. For further information, or to pre-schedule an appointment, please call Kristin Kasabucki at (860) 257-0404.

CONNECTICUT PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Psychiatric Society cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. in the Atrium of the LOB.

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CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY'S
PANEL DISCUSSION

The legislative leaders cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend this year's Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Legislative Case Study panel discussions. The first panel discussion will focus on Energy Deregulation. It will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 10: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Panelists should gather in the second floor Atrium at 9: 30 A. M. for coffee and to meet fellow panelists. The panelists will include: Bruce Blakey, economist (retired) with Northeast Utilities; DPUC Chairman Don Downes; Senator John Fonfara, Co-Chair of the Energy Committee; Consumer Counsel Mary Healey; Representative Vickie Nardello, Co-Chair of the Energy Committee; and, Art Wright, Editor of The Connecticut Economy. Tom Condon and Steve Kliger will serve as moderators.

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
LEGISLATIVE DAY

The American Cancer Society cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend legislative day on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 9: 00 A. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. Cancer advocates will discuss important legislation affecting Connecticut citizens and the future of cancer care. For further information, please contact Amanda Sanborn at (203) 379-4851.

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ST. JOSEPH DAY RECEPTION

Senator Fasano, Representative Joseph Serra and the Italian-American Legislative Caucus Educational Fund cordially invite all legislators to attend the annual St. Joseph's Day award ceremony on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 4: 30 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. The ceremony will be followed with a reception at 5: 00 P. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. For further information, please contact Abby Lawson at (860) 490-2220.

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DIAMOND CLUB RECEPTION

The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to their annual Diamond Club reception on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 5: 00 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. at the Officer's Club in the State Armory. For further information, please contact Gardner Wright at (860) 930-4542. This event meets Connecticut laws for an annual legislative reception.

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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Business Council of Fairfield County cordially invite all Fairfield County legislators to attend a regional legislative breakfast on Monday, March 30, 2009 from 7: 30 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. at the Stamford Marriott Hotel, Two Stamford Forum, Stamford, Connecticut 06901. In accordance with the Lobbyist Code, the Business Council does not expect the expenditures for the event to be reportable pursuant to the itemization requirements of Section 1-96 and 1-91(g)(11). For further information, or to RSVP, please contact Betsey Schenkel at (203) 359-3220 or bschenkel@businessfairfield. com.

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CONNECTICUT STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut State Apprenticeship Council cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative breakfast to celebrate “Apprenticeship - The Road to Success” on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 8: 30 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Jack Guerrera at (860) 263-6087.

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REALTORS' DAY AT THE CAPITOL

All legislators and staff are cordially invited to attend the 25^th Annual Realtors Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. An issues briefing will be held from 9: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. at the Bushnell. Following the briefing, Realtors will meet with the Senators and Representatives in the Capitol or LOB.

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CONNECTICUT READING ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Reading Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a reception on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Marilyn Scanlan White at (860) 342-1820.

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*HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY DAY
AT THE CAPITOL

The Home Builders' Association of Connecticut, Inc. cordially invite all legislators to meet their members on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 9: 30 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. For further information, please contact the HBA of Connecticut office at (860) 521-1905.

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CONNECTICUT COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, April 9, 2009 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dinning Room of the LOB. Please R. S. V. P. by calling Tricia at (203) 463-3793.

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JOHN H. BLAIR MEMORIAL

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 22nd Annual John H. Blair Memorial Capitol Basketball Tournament will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 5: 00 P. M. A reception will follow at the Officers Club in the State Armory. For further information, please contact John Blair at (860) 509-6567, John L. Larkin at (860) 508-9924 or Jeff Shaw at (860) 240-8458.

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*CONNECTICUT BAR ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative breakfast on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 8: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. Please R. S. V. P. by calling the CBA Member Service Center at (860) 223-4400.

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*LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Brown Rudnick LLP cordially invite all legislators to attend the annual reception on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 6: 00 P. M. at The Bond Ballroom, 338 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut. For further information, or to R. S. V. P. , please call 860-509-6560 by April 21, 2009.

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*FIRE SERVICE DAY
AT THE CAPITOL

The Joint Council of Connecticut Fire Service Organizations cordially invite all legislators and staff to view equipment and displays in celebration of Fire Service Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 9: 00 A. M. to 2: 00 P. M. in the Concourse of the LOB. There will be “Coffee and More” in the 2nd Floor Atrium of the LOB from 8: 00 A. M. to 11: 00 A. M.

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CONNECTICUT TOWN CLERKS' ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Town Clerks' Association cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 5: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. Please R. S. V. P. by calling April or Rebecca at (860) 241-8990

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend an “Ice Cream Social” on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 2: 00 P. M. to 4: 00 P. M. in Room 310 of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Maureen Gregoire at (860) 667- 7820.

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CONNECTICUT STATE SOCIETY OF
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists cordially invite all legislators and staff to attend a legislative reception on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 5: 30 P. M. to 7: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Kylene Fredrick at (860) 240-6040.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of March 13, 2009 to March 26, 2009

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS