No. 50 Friday, March 20, 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 20, 2009

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

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.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Planning and Development Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1: 00 P. 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 20, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D 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.

*PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

*FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE: The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a General Bonding Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2E 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.

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.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2D 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: Bills Relating to Corporations, Civil Law and Claims

H. J. No. 49 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JOACQUIN ALMADOVER.

H. J. No. 50 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ASHLYN ANDERSON.

H. J. No. 51 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF TROY ANDERSON, ET AL.

H. J. No. 52 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF LAWRENCE ANDREWS.

H. J. No. 53 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF KIRBY BARNES.

H. J. No. 54 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF LISA BARRETT.

H. J. No. 55 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO ANTHONY J. BERGANTINO, III, ON HIS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

H. J. No. 56 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF YOLANDA BONILLA.

H. J. No. 57 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ALAN BOUCHER, SR.

H. J. No. 58 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ARTHUR P. BOYLE.

H. J. No. 59 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF THE ESTATE OF MARLIN S. BUGG-JACKSON.

H. J. No. 60 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF DENNIS BYARS.

H. J. No. 61 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CADLEROCK PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE, L. P.

H. J. No. 62 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF TERRENCE CAMPBELL.

H. J. No. 63 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MARK S. CIRIELLO.

H. J. No. 64 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JASON DAY.

H. J. No. 65 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MARK DECOSTA.

H. J. No. 66 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO HALLMARK TOTALTECH, INC. ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

H. J. No. 67 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF NORA HENRY.

H. J. No. 68 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MINERVA LACHIRA.

H. J. No. 69 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MINERVA LACHIRA, PPA SEAN ANDREW PYLE.

H. J. No. 70 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CECELIA LEBBY.

H. J. No. 71 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CECELIA LEBBY.

H. J. No. 72 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF EILEEN LINDHOLM.

H. J. No. 73 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF BARBARA MADER.

H. J. No. 74 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF RAYMOND H. NG.

H. J. No. 75 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ANNA M. O'CONNELL.

H. J. No. 76 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ANTHONY OLIPHANT.

H. J. No. 77 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF FRANK A. PERRELLI.

H. J. No. 78 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ROBERT THOMAS PINKSTON.

H. J. No. 79 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ROBERT THOMAS PINKSTON.

H. J. No. 80 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF SHALETTA RIVERS.

H. J. No. 81 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JUSTINIAN RWEYEMAMU.

H. J. No. 82 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF SABIA & HARTLEY, LLC.

H. J. No. 83 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF PAUL SAMUELS.

H. J. No. 84 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF CHRISTOPHER SANTOS.

H. J. No. 85 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO SNET DBA AT&T CT ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

H. J. No. 86 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF ALMINA AND FELICIA SOUTHERN.

H. J. No. 87 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF DOROTHY SPELLMAN.

H. J. No. 88 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MICHAEL SPELLMAN.

H. J. No. 89 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF NANCY TAYLOR.

H. J. No. 90 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF BEVERLY TUSTIN, FIDUCIARY OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE TUSTIN.

H. J. No. 91 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF BEVERLY TUSTIN.

H. J. No. 92 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DENY THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF JUAN VASQUEZ.

H. J. No. 93 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF RICHARD B. WEBER, M. D.

H. J. No. 94 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO DISMISS THE CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF LAVONNE C. WOMACK.

H. J. No. 95 (COMM) RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER TO GRANT AN AWARD TO YALE UNIVERSITY ON ITS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE.

H. J. No. 96 (COMM) RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF THE CLAIM OF JEFFREY GONZALES.

H. J. No. 97 (COMM) RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF THE CLAIM OF YAMIL RIVERA.

H. J. No. 98 (COMM) RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO DISPOSE OF THE CLAIM OF SYLVESTER LEE TUCKER.

S. B. No. 536 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR SERVICES RELATED TO IDENTIFICATION OF MISSING AND ABDUCTED CHILDREN.

S. B. No. 641 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY.

S. B. No. 724 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING IMMUNITY FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS.

S. B. No. 963 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1004 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COOPERATIVE HEALTH CARE ARRANGEMENTS AND STANDARDS IN CONTRACTS BETWEEN HEALTH INSURERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

S. B. No. 1026 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TOLLING OF TIME PERIODS FOR BRINGING A CIVIL ACTION WHILE POLICE INVESTIGATIONS ARE PENDING.

S. B. No. 1030 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPORTIONMENT OF LIABILITY AFTER A CLAIM IS WITHDRAWN.

S. B. No. 1031 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MURDER AND INHERITANCE.

S. B. No. 1088 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR VICTIMS OF TORTIOUS CONDUCT.

S. B. No. 1089 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.

S. B. No. 1090 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.

S. B. No. 1091 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPLAINTS PENDING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AGAINST PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

S. B. No. 1092 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHOICE OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS.

S. B. No. 1099 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN APPEAL PROCEDURES.

S. B. No. 1100 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC CORPORATIONS.

S. B. No. 1116 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECKS FOR YOUTH CAMP EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.

S. B. No. 1136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

S. B. No. 1137 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

H. B. No. 5455 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PARENTAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AN ADULT CHILD AFTER PARENTAL RIGHTS ARE TERMINATED.

H. B. No. 6339 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY SECURITIES FRAUD.

H. B. No. 6577 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TOLLING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR A NEGLIGENCE ACTION BY A MINOR.

H. B. No. 6628 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING THE REVISED UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT.

H. B. No. 6640 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN THIS STATE WITHOUT AUTHORITY.

H. B. No. 6642 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOLICITATION OF CLIENTS, PATIENTS OR CUSTOMERS.

H. B. No. 6643 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESIGNATION OR ABSENCE OF AN AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTITIES.

H. B. No. 6644 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BUSINESS ENTITY FILINGS.

H. B. No. 6683 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS INVOLVING WORKERS' COMPENSATION LIENS.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit a digital copy of your testimony to john. friis@cga. ct. gov prior to Monday, March 23, 2009 and include the word “Testimony” in the subject line. Written testimony submitted 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. Individuals participating in the lottery as a proxy will be limited to one lottery number. 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. 1139 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND THE ELIMINATION OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GRANTS FOR COOPERATIVE REGIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITIES.

S. B. No. 1140 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION AND A STUDY OF THE REGIONALIZATION OF CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATIONS.

S. B. No. 1141 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.

S. B. No. 1142 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RELIEF OF STATE MANDATES ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

H. B. No. 6686 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TEACHER EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 6687 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.

H. B. No. 6688 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION GRANTS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 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: Conveyance, Government Administration and Miscellaneous Bills

H. J. No. 1 (COMM) RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND REGRET OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE HISTORY OF WRONGS INFLICTED UPON BLACK CITIZENS BY MEANS OF SLAVERY, EXPLOITATION AND LEGALIZED RACIAL SEGREGATION, AND CALLING ON ALL CITIZENS TO TAKE PART IN ACTS OF RACIAL RECONCILIATION.

H. J. No. 99 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF THE COURTS.

H. J. No. 113 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE LENGTH OF TERM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

H. J. No. 114 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT.

H. B. No. 5015 (COMM) AN ACT INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

H. B. No. 5113 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING SURETY BONDS IN CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 5168 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING MISSING PERSONS DAY.

H. B. No. 5214 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING POSTING LEGAL NOTICES ON THE WEB SITE OF A MUNICIPALITY.

H. B. No. 5370 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC PROJECTS AND THE STATE FLOWER.

H. B. No. 5373 (COMM) AN ACT EXPANDING CERTAIN REVERSE AUCTION AUTHORITY TO THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES BY TOWNS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STATE AGENCIES.

H. B. No. 5376 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING THE PERFORMANCE OF A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS PRIOR TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS STATE PROPERTY.

H. B. No. 5380 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE FUNDS.

H. B. No. 5385 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF THE BALLROOM POLKA AS THE OFFICIAL STATE POLKA.

H. B. No. 5824 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF PERSONAL SERVICE AND PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.

H. B. No. 5949 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE FOR FLAGS DISPLAYED ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

H. B. No. 5957 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF PORTABLE SCANNERS TO COPY PUBLIC RECORDS.

H. B. No. 5965 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THOMAS PAINE DAY.

H. B. No. 6689 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS.

H. B. No. 6690 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL LOBBYING.

H. B. No. 6691 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FALSE STATEMENTS TO CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

H. B. No. 6692 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT TOWN CLERKS.

H. B. No. 6693 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION.

H. B. No. 6694 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE CODE OF ETHICS FOR LOBBYISTS.

H. B. No. 6695 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND.

H. B. No. 6696 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ETHICS.

S. J. No. 71 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE.

S. B. No. 14 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED CEMETERIES BY MUNICIPALITIES.

S. B. No. 327 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE SAVINGS PLAN FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO WORK IN CONNECTICUT.

S. B. No. 336 (COMM) AN ACT AMENDING THE PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF LAND OBTAINED BY THE STATE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES INCLUDING THE PROPERTY BY THOSE ABUTTING ROUTE 6.

S. B. No. 337 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY.

S. B. No. 605 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING HONOR OUR HEROES DAY.

S. B. No. 606 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING CHIARI MALFORMATION AWARENESS MONTH.

S. B. No. 609 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUDITING OF STATE AGENCIES.

S. B. No. 912 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1144 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES AND TELECOMMUTING OPTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

S. B. No. 1145 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REPAIRS, ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO STATE BUILDINGS.

S. B. No. 1146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

S. B. No. 1147 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

S. B. No. 1148 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.

S. B. No. 1149 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN DUPLICATE REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

S. B. No. 1150 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT.

S. B. No. 1151 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS WITHIN STATE AGENCIES.

S. B. No. 1152 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN REPORTS AND THE DEFINITION OF INVASION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

S. B. No. 1153 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CAPITOL AREA DISTRICT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM.

S. B. No. 1154 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REFERRAL OF CONTESTED CASES AND SETTLEMENTS TO THE CHIEF HUMAN RIGHTS REFEREE.

S. B. No. 1155 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CONSULTANT SELECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

S. B. No. 1156 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE DANCE.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 12: 00 P. 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 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB. Sign-up will conclude at 11: 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: Criminal Law

*S. B. No. 348 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE VIDEOTAPING OF CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS.

*S. B. No. 349 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA.

*S. B. No. 357 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION.

*S. B. No. 537 (COMM) AN ACT PROVIDING COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION SERVICES TO END-OF-SENTENCE INMATES.

*S. B. No. 543 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING SENTENCE REVIEW.

*S. B. No. 639 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL DIRECTORS OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

*S. B. No. 673 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM.

*S. B. No. 707 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATION SUPERVISION FEES.

*S. B. No. 1159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRISON POPULATION.

*H. J. No. 115 (COMM) RESOLUTION CONCERNING CERTAIN CONVICTIONS IN COLONIAL CONNECTICUT.

*H. B. No. 5445 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING IMMUNITY FOR SEEKING OR OBTAINING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OVERDOSE.

*H. B. No. 6028 (COMM) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WIND TURBINE PILOT PROGRAM AT A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

*H. B. No. 6031 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PAROLE AND PROBATION TRANSPARENCY.

*H. B. No. 6173 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING PAWNBROKERS.

*H. B. No. 6341 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL.

*H. B. No. 6342 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING DISEASE PREVENTION IN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.

*H. B. No. 6343 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY LEAVE ORDERS ISSUED BY THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD.

*H. B. No. 6533 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ADVISORY COMMISSION.

*H. B. No. 6581 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENHANCED PENALTY FOR THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS NEAR SCHOOLS, DAY CARE CENTERS AND PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS.

*H. B. No. 6624 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.

*H. B. No. 6684 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CORRECTIONAL STAFF HEALTH AND SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY ADVISORY COMMISSION.

*H. B. No. 6685 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF INMATE POPULATION DENSITY AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SPECIFIC DATA.

*H. B. No. 6697 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENTENCING COMMISSION.

*H. B. No. 6698 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE 2009 REVISOR'S TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.

*H. B. No. 6704 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRISON OVERCROWDING.

*H. B. No. 6706 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESCISSION OF PROBATION.

*H. B. No. 6708 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL CASES OF PERSONS WHO HAVE RETURNED FROM SERVICE WITH THE ARMED FORCES.

*H. B. No. 6709 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 26, 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: Courts, Judicial Branch

*S. J. No. 46 (COMM) RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE CONCERNING THE PROCEDURES OF THE COURTS.

*S. B. No. 127 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF CHILD ACTIVITY FEES PURSUANT TO A SUPPORT ORDER.

*S. B. No. 535 (COMM) AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR STATE JUDGES REGARDING THE CRIMINAL USE OF COMPUTERS.

*S. B. No. 646 (COMM) AN ACT EXCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIME VICTIMS FROM JURY SERVICE IN CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES.

*S. B. No. 708 (COMM) AN ACT ADOPTING THE UNIFORM UNSWORN FOREIGN DECLARATIONS ACT.

*S. B. No. 810 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TENDER YEARS EXCEPTION TO THE HEARSAY EVIDENCE RULE.

*S. B. No. 858 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILY SUPPORT MAGISTRATES.

*S. B. No. 898 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONNECTICUT ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED.

*S. B. No. 1029 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING APPEALS BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS OF DECISIONS OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL.

*S. B. No. 1157 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND JUDICIAL BRANCH TECHNOLOGY.

*S. B. No. 1158 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES.

*S. B. No. 1160 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTEREST EARNED ON LAWYERS' CLIENTS' FUNDS ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

*H. B. No. 6245 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.

*H. B. No. 6248 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING A STATE COURT JUDGMENT IN A FOREIGN JURISDICTION.

*H. B. No. 6252 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SELECTION OF JUDICIAL MARSHALS.

*H. B. No. 6340 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPENNESS.

*H. B. No. 6532 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR BRINGING AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.

*H. B. No. 6699 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

*H. B. No. 6700 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF FAMILY SUPPORT MAGISTRATES.

*H. B. No. 6701 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COURT-APPOINTED TRUSTEES, NOLLE ERASURE PROCEDURES AND TEMPORARY DETENTION.

*H. B. No. 6702 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC ACCESS TO PROCEEDINGS IN CERTAIN JUVENILE MATTERS.

*H. B. No. 6703 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VICTIM COMPENSATION.

*H. B. No. 6705 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM.

*H. B. No. 6707 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING MINOR, TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES TO CERTAIN STATUTES CONCERNING CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE.

*H. B. No. 6710 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 27, 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: Governor's Bills

S. B. No. 828 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE REVENUE.

S. B. No. 829 AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONNEL MATTERS.

H. B. No. 6363 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION, PROTECTION, JUDICIAL AND CORRECTIONS.

H. J. No. 45 RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THAT SEVENTY PER CENT OF ANY BUDGET SURPLUS BE USED TO FUND A BUDGET RESERVE FUND OR REDUCE BOND INDEBTEDNESS AND THAT NO PORTION OF ANY REMAINING SURPLUS FUNDS BE USED TO PAY FOR RECURRING EXPENDITURES.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATIONS

*APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEW OF NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS

Monday, March 23, 2009 (Room 2D)

Judicial and Corrections

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 45 A. M. Judicial Department

10: 45 A. M. - 11: 15 A. M. Department of Correction

11: 15 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. Division of Criminal Justice

11: 30 A. M. - 11: 45 A. M. Public Defender Services Commission

11: 45 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Office of the Victim Advocate

Human Services

12: 30 P. M. - 12: 45 P. M. Commission on Children

12: 45 P. M. - 1: 00 P. M. Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

1: 00 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. Board of Education and Services for the Blind

1: 30 P. M. - 2: 00 P. M. Children's Trust Fund

2: 00 P. M. - 2: 30 P. M. Soldiers', Sailors' and Marines' Fund

2: 30 P. M. - 3: 30 P. M. Department of Social Services

3: 30 P. M. - 4: 30 P. M. Department of Children and Families

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 (Room 2B)

Health and Hospitals

10: 00 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Department of Health

11: 00 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

12: 00 P. M. - 12: 15 P. M. Department of Developmental Services

Elementary and Secondary Education

12: 30 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. State Department of Education

1: 30 P. M. - 1: 45 P. M. State Library

Higher Education

2: 30 P. M. - 2: 45 P. M. Department of Higher Education

2: 45 P. M. - 3: 00 P. M. University of Connecticut

3: 00 P. M. - 3: 15 P. M. UConn Health Center

3: 15 P. M. - 3: 30 P. M. CT State University

3: 30 P. M. - 3: 45 P. M. Regional Community-Technical Colleges

3: 45 P. M. - 4: 00 P. M. Charter Oak State College

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 (Room 2D)

General Government A

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. State Elections Enforcement Commission

10: 30 A. M. - 10: 45 A. M. Secretary of the State

Thursday, March 26, 2009 (Room 2D)

General Government B

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 15 A. M. State Treasurer

10: 15 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. State Comptroller

10: 30 A. M. - 10: 45 A. M. Attorney General

10: 45 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Division of Special Revenue and CT Lottery Corporation

11: 00 A. M. - 11: 15 A. M. Department of Revenue Services

11: 15 A. M. - 11: 30 A. M. Department of Public Works

11: 30 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Administrative Services and DAS Workers' Compensation

12: 00 P. M. - 12: 30 P. M. Department of Information Technology

12: 00 P. M. - 1: 15 P. M. Office of Policy and Management

Friday, March 27, 2009 (Room 2D)

Regulation and Protection

10: 00 A. M. - 10: 15 A. M. Military Department

10: 15 A. M. - 10: 30 A. M. Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

10: 30 A. M. - 10: 45 A. M. Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

10: 45 A. M. - 11: 00 A. M. Banking Department

11: 00 A. M. - 11: 15 A. M. Insurance Department

11: 15 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Public Utility Control

12: 00 P. M. - 12: 30 P. M. Department of Consumer Protection

12: 30 P. M. - 1: 15 P. M. Department of Public Safety

Monday, March 30, 2009 (Room 2D)

Conservation and Development

11: 00 A. M. - 12: 00 P. M. Department of Economic and Community Development

12: 00 P. M. - 1: 00 P. M. Department of Environmental Protection

1: 00 P. M. - 1: 30 P. M. Department of Agriculture

1: 30 P. M. - 2: 00 P. M. Labor Department

2: 00 P. M. - 2: 45 P. M. CT Commission on Culture and Tourism

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold an informational forum regarding the Division of State Police Diversity Study on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. The Committee will hear a presentation from the Commissioner of Public Safety, John A. Danaher III, and other invited guests.

*COMMERCE COMMITTEE
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
GREEN JOBS FORUM

The Commerce Committee, Energy and Technology Committee, and Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will host a joint “Green Jobs Forum” on Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Room 2E of the LOB. A press conference will be held at 9: 00 A. M. with the Forum to follow at 10: 00 A. M. Navigant Consulting will present the results of the Connecticut Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Economy Baseline Study at the Forum. Representatives of the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries will discuss the important role state public policy plays in growing the green job economy in Connecticut.

BANKS COMMITTEE
INVITATIONAL FORUM

The Banks Committee will host an invitational forum on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. State Treasurer Denise Nappier will give a presentation on state pension fund investments.

NOTES OF INTEREST

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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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AMERICAN EX-POW
RECOGNITION DAY

Legislators and staff are cordially invited to observe American Ex-Prisoners of War Recognition Day on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 10: 00 A. M. in the Hall of the Flags of the State Capitol.

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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
YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION
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. Senator Paul Doyle will be the guest speaker. Please R. S. V. P. by calling the CBA Member Service Center at (860) 223-4400.

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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 21, 2009 to April 3, 2009

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS