No. 22 Monday, March 8, 2010

THE
BULLETIN

Connecticut General Assembly

2010 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

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

HOUSE DEPUTY CHAPLAINS

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 Peter (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 Peter has signed the line above “Manager's Signature. ” Be sure you receive a FAX back with Peter'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.

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.

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 other available areas of the parking garage. 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 8: 00 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: 00 P. M. (Monday – Thursday). Shuttle service is provided by DPW on Fridays. The Friday shuttle pick-up and drop off location is at 450 Capitol Avenue from 6: 25 A. M. to 6: 00 P. M. Shuttle schedules can be picked up at the west entrance of the LOB.

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 CLIENT 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 client 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 PACs established by or on behalf of client lobbyists and (2) a permanent (year round) ban that applies to all individuals or entities registered as a “communicator lobbyist,” their immediate family members and PACs established or controlled by communicator lobbyists or 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 February 3, 2010 and continues until adjournment sine die on May 5, 2010 and also applies during any special session occurring between the adjournment of the 2009 session and the convening of the regular session. 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 Minority Leader, the House Republican Leader, and each Statewide officer, a copy of its updated list of “Political Committees Established by or on behalf of a Client 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 2010 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.

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.

2010 SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL STATUTES

OF CONNECTICUT

The Legislative Commissioners' Office (LCO) is pleased to announce that the electronic browseable version of the 2010 Supplement to the General Statutes 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 2010 Supplement. ”

The printed version of the 2010 Supplement is available through the office of the Secretary of the State. Please call (860) 509-6150 or (860) 509-6163 for further information.

The 2010 Supplement contains the codified Public Acts of 2009, in effect on January 1, 2010, or taking effect thereafter. The 2010 Supplement is intended to be used in conjunction with the General Statutes of Connecticut, revised to January 1, 2009.

GENERAL STATUTES OF CONNECTICUT

Revised to January 1, 2009

The electronic browseable version of the Official General Statutes of Connecticut, revised to January 1, 2009, continues to be 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, continues to be available through the office of the Secretary of the State. Please call (860) 509-6150 or (860) 509-6163 for further information.

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.

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: The Appropriations Committee will hold a committee meeting on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2: 30 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2: 30 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE: The General Law Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1C of the LOB.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE: The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB.

*PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Public Safety and Security Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2D of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010

*PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE: The Public Health Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING: The Select Committee on Aging will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

BANKS COMMITTEE: The Banks Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN: The Select Committee on Children will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE: The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a committee meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF Bills on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: The Environment Committee will hold a committee meeting to vote on bills on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will hold a committee meeting to JF bills on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB.

REGULATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Regulations Review Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

REGULATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Regulations Review Committee will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1E 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

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 2: 15 P. M. to 2: 30 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

SUBJECT MATTER: Contingency Reserve Bills

S. B. No. 372 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS OTHER THAN THE GENERAL FUND.

S. B. No. 373 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

S. B. No. 374 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES COMMISSION AND THE STATE MARSHALL COMMISSION.

S. B. No. 375 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES PROVIDING PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5413 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5414 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES FOR THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5415 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE GENERAL FUND.

H. B. No. 5416 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE CONSTITUENT UNITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 3: 30 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please email a PDF copy of your written testimony to chris. calabrese@cga. ct. gov by 10: 00 A. M. on the date of the hearing and include the word "TESTIMONY" in the subject line. Written testimony will be accepted in Room 3100 of the LOB until 12: 00 P. M. on the date of the hearing. Please submit 50 copies. Written testimony submitted after 12: 00 P. M. will not be distributed in hard copy form. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in the First Floor Atrium of the LOB, will be conducted by lottery, and will conclude at 1: 00 P. M. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee. All testimony will be available at http: //cga. ct. gov/ed.

SUBJECT MATTER: Education Issues

H. B. No. 5421 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

H. B. No. 5422 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.

H. B. No. 5423 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISSECTION CHOICE.

H. B. No. 5424 (RAISED) AN ACT PERMITTING TWO OR MORE BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO JOINTLY PURCHASE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE.

H. B. No. 5425 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5426 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

S. B. No. 376 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.

S. B. No. 377 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

S. B. No. 378 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TEACHER EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 379 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.

S. B. No. 380 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CREDENTIALING.

S. B. No. 381 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENTS WITH TERMINALLY ILL PARENTS.

H. B. No. 5020 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GOVERNOR CONCERNING EDUCATION.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 50 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: 30 A. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. 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: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 123 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PRESERVING NATURAL VEGETATION NEAR WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES.

S. B. No. 126 (RAISED) AN ACT ADDING WOOD SMOKE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE CODE AND CONCERNING OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES.

S. B. No. 205 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENTS TO THE INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES ACT.

S. B. No. 207 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECENT INCREASES IN HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AND AMENDING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE FINES.

S. B. No. 272 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DRUNK BOATING.

S. B. No. 273 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN VESSEL PRESSURE WASHING WASTEWATERS.

S. B. No. 274 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNREASONABLE CONFINEMENT AND TETHERING OF DOGS.

H. B. No. 5320 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITED ACTIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN INVASIVE PLANTS.

H. B. No. 5124 (RAISED) AN ACT LIMITING THE IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

H. B. No. 5319 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECYCLING, CERTAIN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT REFORMS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND ASH RESIDUE FACILITIES.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2201 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2201 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for the general public. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Ethics and Freedom of Information Act

S. B. No. 30 AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL RECORDS AND CONCERNING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT EXEMPTION FROM DISCLOSURE FOR PRELIMINARY DRAFTS OR NOTES.

H. B. No. 5403 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE CODE OF ETHICS.

H. B. No. 5404 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONDISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION EMPLOYEES TO INMATES UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

H. B. No. 5427 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE AND THE OFFICE OF STATE ETHICS.

S. B. No. 366 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PARTICIPATION BY THE STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE CITIZEN'S ETHICS ADVISORY BOARD IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS.

S. B. No. 365 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTING OF PUBLIC AGENCY MINUTES AND LEGAL NOTICES ON THE INTERNET WEB SITE OF A MUNICIPALITY.

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 30 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 12: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Speakers will alternate between the public and Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Municipal Solid Waste Services, Connecticut Whistleblower Law, RBA Pilot

S. B. No. 267 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

S. B. No. 269 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING AN INITIATIVE TO SHARE AGENCY DATA TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

S. B. No. 306 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING WHISTLEBLOWERS.

H. B. No. 5197 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE POSTPONEMENT OF PROGRAM TERMINATION DATES IN THE SUNSET LAW.

H. B. No. 5301 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT.

H. B. No. 5302 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING AN ACTION PLAN TO IMPROVE FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 5348 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING RETALIATION FOR WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINTS.

H. B. No. 5346 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF ALL CONNECTICUT CHILDREN AND REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REPORT CARD EVALUATING STATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IMPACTING CHILDREN.

PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

The Program Review and Investigations Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 3: 30 P. M. in Room 2D of the LOB. Please submit 30 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 2: 30 P. M. in Second Floor Atrium. Speakers will alternate between the public and Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Economic Competitiveness Sale of Alcoholic Liquor on Sunday

S. B. No. 204 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON SUNDAY.

SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Select Committee on Aging will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1E of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 00 A. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State 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.

SUBJECT MATTER: Property Tax Relief, Protecting Seniors from Deceptive Financial Practices, Nursing Home Issues, Long-Term Care Insurance, Funding of Adult Day Care Centers and the Freedom of Information Act as Pertains to Senior Centers

S. B. No. 172 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY TAX FREEZE FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.

S. B. No. 232 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF A CERTIFICATE, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION OR ADVERTISING IN ADVISING SENIOR CITIZENS.

S. B. No. 233 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF APPLIED INCOME.

S. B. No. 234 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS.

S. B. No. 322 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES UNDER THE CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE.

H. B. No. 5277 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS.

H. B. No. 5278 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CENTERS AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1B of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 1B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1B 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: Brownfields, Economic Development, Job Growth

S. B. No. 395 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT EXPORTS.

S. B. No. 396 (RAISED) AN ACT TRIGGERING CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 5074 (COMM) AN ACT ENCOURAGING BIOMANUFACTURING JOBS IN DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITIES.

H. B. No. 5435 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAJORITY LEADERS' JOB GROWTH ROUNDTABLE.

H. B. No. 5436 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION LIABILITY.

H. B. No. 5437 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

H. B. No. 5438 (RAISED) AN ACT STUDYING THE EFFECT OF THE REPEAL OF THE CORPORATION BUSINESS TAX.

H. B. No. 5439 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING URBAN SITE REMEDIATION.

H. B. No. 5440 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 20 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing, before 11: 00 A. M. , in Committee Room 3900. Testimony for each bill must be provided on separate sheets. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Committee Room 3900. 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 (unpaid citizen volunteers testifying on their own time) 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: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 415 (RAISED) AN ACT REVISING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY BOARD AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STATUTE.

S. B. No. 417 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CALL CENTERS AND THE TIMELY REPAIR OF PUBLIC UTILITY POLES.

H. B. No. 5462 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE TELEPHONE CHARGES.

H. B. No. 5463 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERIODIC REVIEW OF VIDEO PROVIDERS.

H. B. No. 5466 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CLIMATE CHANGE.

H. B. No. 5467 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COORDINATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 5465 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN JOBS.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at the time of sign up. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous

S. B. No. 43 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.

S. B. No. 136 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NEW AND REVISED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF NONPROFIT INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

S. B. No. 330 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKFORCE COMPETITIVENESS.

H. B. No. 5023 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5367 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERAN TUITION WAIVERS.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 20 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2000 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 00 A. M. in the Second Floor Atrium of the LOB. 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: Department of Children and Families and Miscellaneous Subject Matter

Proposed S. B. No. 91 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' ABILITY TO RECOVER THE COST OF BENEFITS.

S. B. No. 218 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SAFE HAVEN CASES.

S. B. No. 353 (RAISED) AN ACT ADOPTING A FOSTER PARENT BILL OF RIGHTS.

H. B. No. 5196 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT PROTECTION FOR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN.

H. B. No. 5244 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY CERTIFICATES BY CERTAIN STAFF OF THE EMERGENCY MOBILE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 5271 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

H. B. No. 5429 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN JUVENILE MATTERS.

H. B. No. 5430 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES TO THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES IN THE STATE.

H. B. No. 5432 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

S. B. No. 189 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.

S. B. No. 219 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACT REDUCTIONS.

S. B. No. 251 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LONG-TERM CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL.

S. B. No. 316 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5356 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS.

H. B. No. 5443 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PARENTAL RIGHTS IN JUVENILE MATTERS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

The Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 35 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2800 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2800 of the LOB. The first two hours of the hearing is reserved for the public. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

H. B. No. 5433 (RAISED) AN ACT ADJUSTING INSURANCE GUARANTY FUND CREDITS.

S. B. No. 256 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS FOR HEALTH BENEFIT REVIEWS PERFORMED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

H. B. No. 5308 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONPROFIT WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY.

S. B. No. 392 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS PROVIDED BY CHIROPRACTORS AND THE MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIED BY CHIROPRACTORS.

S. B. No. 393 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STANDARDS IN HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CONTRACTS.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff, preferably any day in advance of the hearing, but no later than two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2500 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2500 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: Death Penalty

S. B. No. 230 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE VIDEOTAPING OF CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS.

H. B. No. 5273 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION.

H. B. No. 5445 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEATH PENALTY.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010

The Planning and Development Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two and a half hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2100 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will run from 9: 00 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2100 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for State Agencies, Constitutional Officers, Public Officials, Legislators and Municipal Elected Officials. Speakers will be limited to three minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Mandates, Regionalism, Taxes, State Plan of Conservation and Development

Proposed S. B. No. 144 AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED REGIONALISM.

S. B. No. 159 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION AND ENHANCED REGIONALISM.

S. B. No. 197 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS.

S. B. No. 198 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS VOTE TO ENACT NEW MUNICIPAL MANDATES.

S. B. No. 199 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

S. B. No. 303 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL HOTEL TAX.

S. B. No. 394 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

H. B. No. 5255 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL MANDATE RELIEF.

H. B. No. 5257 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TERMINATION OF NEW MUNICIPAL MANDATES.

H. B. No. 5331 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO JOIN IN STATE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5336 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SHARED SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5337 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING TWO OR MORE MUNICIPALITIES TO PURSUE JOINT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS.

H. B. No. 5338 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PLANS OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

H. B. No. 5383 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

H. B. No. 5031 AN ACT REDUCING COSTS TO MUNICIPALITIES.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 65 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 11: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State 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.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 406 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S RETRAINING PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 407 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE ELECTRONIC ISSUANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE.

S. B. No. 408 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

S. B. No. 409 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM USING CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL LAWS CONCERNING PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THAT LIMIT OR IMPAIR THE ABILITY TO WALK AND PERSONS WITH BLINDNESS.

S. B. No. 410 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONS WHO TRANSPORT PATIENTS OR CLIENTS UNDER THE CARE, CONTROL OR CUSTODY OF A STATE AGENCY.

S. B. No. 411 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROAD STREET BRIDGE OVER THE AMTRAK RAILROAD TRACKS IN HARTFORD.

S. B. No. 412 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATIONS FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT A STATE-OWNED AIRPORT.

S. B. No. 413 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DENIAL OF PREQUALIFICATION CERTIFICATES BY THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

S. B. No. 414 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

H. B. No. 5453 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FRANCHISES.

H. B. No. 5454 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE NUMBERS AND LETTERS CONTAINED ON MOTOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES.

H. B. No. 5455 (RAISED) AN ACT UPDATING THE MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND THE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES ASSESSMENT REPORT.

H. B. No. 5456 (RAISED) AN ACT ELIMINATING REIMBURSEMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE CONNECTICUT PILOT COMMISSION AND THE CONNECTICUT MARITIME COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING STAFF SUPPORT TO THE CONNECTICUT PILOT COMMISSION.

H. B. No. 5457 (RAISED) AN ACT ENHANCING PENALTIES FOR HARM TO VULNERABLE USERS OF A PUBLIC WAY.

H. B. No. 5458 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO A PERSON WHO IS DESIGNATED THE BENEFICIARY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.

H. B. No. 5459 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WRECKERS.

H. B. No. 5460 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY BOARD.

H. B. No. 5461 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE REPAIR AND FREE REINSPECTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOLLOWING THE FAILURE OF SUCH VEHICLE TO COMPLY WITH EMISSIONS STANDARDS.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 3: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff three hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2700 of the LOB. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 10: 00 A. M. until 11: 00 A. M. in the First Floor Atrium of the LOB, and from 11: 15 A. M. until 1: 00 P. 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 list of speakers registered through the lottery system will be posted outside Room 2C at 2: 00 P. M. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Testimony delivered after the start of the hearing may not be delivered until the following day. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Governor's March 1, 2010 Deficit Mitigation Plan

BANKS COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

The Banks Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11: 30 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 20 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2401 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators and Public Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: General Banking

S. B. No. 228 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING APPRAISAL REFORM.

S. B. No. 235 (RAISED) AN ACT REDUCING THE INTEREST RATE ON SECURITY DEPOSITS.

S. B. No. 236 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONNECTICUT SAFE HARBOR FUND.

S. B. No. 271 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TREASURER'S TRUST PREFERRED SECURITY PURCHASE PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 361 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE S. A. F. E. MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT.

H. B. No. 5270 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FORECLOSURE MEDIATION.

H. B. No. 5279 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX.

H. B. No. 5309 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATIC OVERDRAFT PROTECTION.

H. B. No. 5396 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY BANKS AND COMMUNITY CREDIT UNIONS.

H. B. No. 5409 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEBT SETTLEMENT SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5410 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM.

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1D of the LOB. Please submit 20 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing, before 11: 00 A. M. , in Committee Room 3900. Testimony for each bill must be provided on separate sheets. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 11: 00 A. M. in Committee Room 3900. 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 (unpaid citizen volunteers testifying on their own time) 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: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 416 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY FROM COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEMS.

S. B. No. 418 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUDIT OF THE STATE'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPENSES.

S. B. No. 419 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING DOCUMENTATION OF UTILITY ROAD CUTS.

S. B. No. 420 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BROADCAST OF LOCAL POLICE DISPATCH CALLS.

H. B. No. 5464 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ENCOURAGEMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.

H. B. No. 5468 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO UTILITY STATUTES.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

The Human Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. Please submit 20 copies of written testimony to Committee staff three hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2000 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 10: 00 A. M. in the Second Floor Atrium of the LOB. 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: Department of Social Services and Department of Developmental Services

S. B. No. 369 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF SURETY CONTRACTS BY NURSING HOMES.

S. B. No. 370 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE COVERAGE FOR MARRIED COUPLES.

S. B. No. 391 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES FOR THE UNEMPLOYED UNDER THE CARE 4 KIDS PROGRAM.

H. B. No. 5296 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF MEDICAL NECESSITY.

H. B. No. 5398 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRANSFER HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO RECEIVE MEDICAID BENEFITS TO NURSING HOMES IN A TIMELY MANNER.

H. B. No. 5399 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING REPAYMENT FOR SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5411 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID.

H. B. No. 5412 (RAISED) AN ACT TO MOVE HOSPITAL UNCOMPENSATED CARE FUNDS AND URBAN DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL FUNDS INTO THE FUND FOR HOSPITAL MEDICAID RATES.

H. B. No. 5431 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 282 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ATTENDANCE-BASED RATE SYSTEM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.

H. B. No. 5245 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE PRIVATIZATION OF GROUP HOMES.

H. J. No. 63 (COMM) RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND OUTREACH REGARDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

The Labor and Public Employees Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2: 00 P. M. in Room 2A 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 12: 00 P. M. in Room 3800 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Elected 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: Recommendations of the M. O. R. E. Commission related to Labor and Public Employees

H. B. No. 5062 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PENSIONS AND HEALTH CARE.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

The Environment Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB. Please submit 50 copies of written testimony to Committee staff one hour prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2B of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 9: 30 A. M. in Room 2B of the LOB and 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: Miscellaneous Bills

S. B. No. 116 (COMM) AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPING FEES PAID BY STATE RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN HUNTING OF DEER BY PISTOL AND REVOLVER.

S. B. No. 382 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING BIODIESEL BLENDED HEATING OIL AND LOWERING THE SULFUR CONTENT OF HEATING OIL SOLD IN THE STATE.

S. B. No. 383 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE WATER USE PLAN.

S. B. No. 384 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE COST OF RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES IN STATE PARKS.

S. B. No. 385 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY AND OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.

S. B. No. 386 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO WATER USE, PLANNING AND PROTECTION.

S. B. No. 387 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE AT JUNKYARDS.

S. B. No. 388 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE.

S. B. No. 397 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PUPPY MILLS AND THE ORIGIN OF OTHER POTENTIALLY SICK DOGS IMPORTED INTO THIS STATE.

H. B. No. 5417 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN SPACE AND THE CREATION OF TRAILS FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.

H. B. No. 5418 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES.

H. B. No. 5419 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FARMS, FOOD AND JOBS.

H. B. No. 5420 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSITION FROM THE TEN MIL PROGRAM IN 2011.

*GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2A of the LOB. Please submit 40 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 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2201 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for the public. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Elections

*S. B. No. 363 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARIES.

*S. B. No. 364 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING POST-ELECTION AUDITS.

*S. B. No. 389 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ELECTION LAWS.

*S. B. No. 398 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

*S. B. No. 421 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTIONS.

*S. B. No. 423 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT TOWN CLERKS CONCERNING DISCLOSURE AND ELECTIONS LAWS.

*S. B. No. 425 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BOARD MEMBERSHIP.

*H. B. No. 5405 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VERIFICATION OF ADDRESSES ON RETURNED ABSENTEE BALLOTS.

*H. B. No. 5428 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION, THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTIONS AND REVISIONS TO THE CITIZENS' ELECTION PROGRAM.

*H. B. No. 5441 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO ELECTIONS RELATED STATUTES.

*H. B. No. 5442 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING BY MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND BY CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD.

*H. B. No. 5470 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION AND CAMPAIGN TREASURERS.

*H. B. No. 5471 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.

*JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2C of the LOB. Please submit 40 copies of written testimony to Committee staff two hours prior to the start of the hearing in Room 2500 of the LOB. Sign-up for the hearing will begin at 8: 30 A. M. in Room 2500 of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, State Agency Heads and Chief Elected Municipal Officials. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Probate Court and Miscellaneous Bills

*S. B. No. 335 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

*S. B. No. 371 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROBATE JUDGES.

*S. B. No. 426 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM ADULT PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT.

*H. B. No. 5281 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT.

*H. B. No. 5376 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISOR'S TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.

*H. B. No. 5406 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COURTS OF PROBATE.

*H. B. No. 5407 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE FEES.

*H. B. No. 5408 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.

*H. B. No. 5434 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP ACT.

*H. B. No. 5444 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR PRIOR STATE SERVICE FOR PROBATE JUDGES AND EMPLOYEES.

*PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 12, 2010 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 1st Floor Atrium of the LOB. The first hour of the hearing is reserved for Legislators, Constitutional Officers, 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: Certificate of Need, Health Information Technology, Health Care Workforce, Bills Related to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Developmental Services and other public health related bills.

*H. B. No. 5475 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DENTAL CARE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS.

*S. B. No. 429 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MOST-FAVORED-NATION CLAUSES IN HEALTH CARE CONTRACTS.

*S. B. No. 403 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

*H. B. No. 5477 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND STREAM FLOW REGULATIONS.

*H. B. No. 5447 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS.

*H. B. No. 5448 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.

*S. B. No. 401 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.

*H. B. No. 5446 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MASS GATHERINGS.

*S. B. No. 428 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED STATUTES.

*S. B. No. 405 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COST EFFECTIVE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FREQUENT USERS OF COSTLY STATE SERVICES.

*H. B. No. 5449 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETAIL SALE OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

*H. B. No. 5451 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF BLOOD DRIVES.

*S. B. No. 400 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS.

*S. B. No. 402 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP.

*H. B. No. 5452 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE SERVICES ON A TEMPORARY BASIS.

*S. B. No. 404 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE OVERSIGHT ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL EXAMINING BOARDS REGULATING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS.

*H. B. No. 5476 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PATHOLOGY BILLING PRACTICES.

*H. B. No. 5450 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.

*TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

The Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. Please submit 65 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 Room 1A 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. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Bills

*S. B. No. 427 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONES AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS.

*H. B. No. 5474 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTRONIC TOLLS AT THE STATE'S BORDERS.

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010

The Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. Please submit 60 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at the time of sign-up in Room 2700 of the LOB. Lottery numbers will be drawn from 8: 30 A. M. until 9: 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 Legislators and State Agency Heads. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes of testimony. Unofficial sign-up sheets have no standing with the Committee.

SUBJECT MATTER: Teachers' Retirement Issues

Proposed H. B. No. 5034 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL CREDITED SERVICE IN THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR SERVICE IN ANOTHER STATE.

Proposed H. B. No. 5069 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF CREDIT IN THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR TEACHING SERVICE IN SUMMER SCHOOL AND ALTERNATIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

H. B. No. 5400 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS.

H. B. No. 5401 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM STATUTES.

H. B. No. 5402 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENSES FOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS UNDER THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT FUND.

COMMITTEE FORUMS AND PRESENTATION

HOUSING COMMITTEE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Housing Committee and the Judiciary Committee will hold a joint informational forum on Foreclosure Mediation on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in Room 2C of the LOB.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Education Committee and the Human Services Committees will hold a joint informational forum on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 2: 30 P. M. to 3: 30 P. M. in Room 1E of the LOB. The subject of this forum is the accessing of Early Childhood Funding Streams, specifically the Early Childhood Learning Fund (ECLF), the Expanded Childcare Block Grant (CCDBG), any Early Childhood Opportunities available through Race To The Top (RTTT), and matching funds through the Headstart Act. The panel of speakers will include: Education Commissioner Mark McQuillan, DSS Deputy Commissioner Claudette Beaulieu, and Adele Robinson - Executive Director of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).

APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

The Appropriations Committee will hold a briefing on the Governor's Deficit Mitigation Plan on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. OPM Secretary Robert Genuario will address the Committee on the Governor's March 1, 2010 plan.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE
INFORMATIONAL FORUM

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee and the Public Health Committee will hold a joint informational forum on Uconn Health Center's Facilities Plan on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in Room 2E of the LOB.

FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING COMMITTEE
GENERAL BONDING SUB-COMMITTEE
AGENCY PRESENTATIONS

The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold Bonding Sub-Committee new authorizations Agency presentations on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 10: 30 A. M. to 4: 00 P. M. in Room 2E of the LOB. The State Treasurer will discuss bonded indebtedness. Agencies please provide 35 copies of testimony and materials to Mary Finnegan in Room 3700 of the LOB by 12: 00 P. M. on Friday, March 5, 2010.

NOTES OF INTEREST

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IRISH AMERICAN CAUCUS CONCERT

The Irish American Caucus and Hughes and Cronin cordially invite all legislators, staff and the public to attend a concert featuring the Wolfe Tones on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7: 30 P. M. at the Irish American Home, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury. For further information, please contact Carroll Hughes at (860) 347-9955.

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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 10, 2010 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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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 Former State Troubadour, Pierce Campbell, on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 11: 00 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol.

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CONNECTICUT COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians cordially invite all legislators to attend a legislative breakfast on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 8: 30 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) 464-3793 or tricia@grassroots. com.

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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 Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 8: 00 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. in the Private Dining Room of the LOB. Representative Cameron C. Staples will be the guest speaker. Please R. S. V. P. by calling the Connecticut Bar Association Member Service Center at (860) 223-4400.

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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 Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 7: 30 A. M. to 9: 30 A. M. at the Stamford Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 2701 Summer Street, Stamford CT 06905. 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 R. S. V. P. , please contact the Business Council at (203) 359-3220, or register online at www. businessfairfield. com or email: register@businessfairfield. com.

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CONNECTICUT ALLIANCE OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, INC.
2010 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

The Connecticut Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs Inc. cordially invite all legislators and staff to the 2010 Representative Richard Belden legislative breakfast on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 8: 30 A. M. to 10: 00 A. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. Invited guests include: Governor Rell, Lt. Governor Fedele, Attorney General Blumenthal, Secretary of State Bysiewicz, House Speaker Representative Donovan, Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Williams, Representative Cafero, Senator McKinney, Comptroller Wyman, Treasurer Nappier and Mrs. Bert Belden. The recognition and award ceremony will take place at 9: 00 A. M. For further information, please contact Joe Andreana at (203) 924-7462, ext. 101.

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CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN SERVICES
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
AND THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER HARTFORD

The Connecticut Association of Human Services, the Jewish Community Relations council and The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford will hold a child nutrition Seder on Wednesday March 24, 2010 from 3: 45 P. M. to 5: 00 P. M. in Room 310, Old Appropriations, of the State Capitol. The event will be led by Rabbi Stephen Landau, with readings by Elected Officials, anti hunger and faith leaders. For further information, and to R. S. V. P. , please contact Jo LaRocco by March 17, 2010 at (860)727-6169 or e-mail jlrocco@jewishhartford. org.

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*ST. JOSEPH DAY RECEPTION

The members of the Italian-American Legislative Caucus Educational Fund cordially invite all legislators, staff and public to attend the annual St. Joseph's Day award ceremony on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 4: 30 P. M. in Room 1A of the LOB. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at 5: 00 P. M. in the Atrium of the LOB. The reception celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph with traditional Italian dishes, desserts and drinks. For further information, please contact Abby Lawson at (860) 490-2220.

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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, March 31, 2010 from 9: 30 A. M. to 12: 00 P. M. in Room 1C of the LOB. For further information, please contact the HBA of Connecticut office at (860) 521-1905.

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CONNECTICUT READING ASSOCIATION
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Connecticut Reading Association cordially invite all members of the Education Committee, Higher Education Committee and Appropriations Committees to attend a legislative reception on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 4: 00 P. M. to 6: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. For further information, please contact Marilyn Scanlan White at (860) 342-1820 or e-mail atwmsw@sbcglobal. net.

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JOHN H. BLAIR MEMORIAL
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 23rd Annual John H. Blair Memorial Capitol Hoops Basketball Tournament will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 4: 30 P. M. at the State Armory. 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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JEWISH FEDERATION ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT
HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION

The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut cordially invite all legislators, staff and the public to attend the 32nd annual Holocaust Commemoration on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11: 00 A. M. in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol. The ceremony will include music and a candle lighting ceremony. For further information, please contact Bob Fishman at (860) 727-5701.

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CONNECTICUT IMMIGRANT
REFUGEE COALITION
IMMIGRANT DAY CEREMONY

The Connecticut Immigrant Refugee Coalition cordially invite all legislators, staff and the public to attend the 13th annual Immigrant Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 1: 00 P. M. in the Old Judiciary Room of the State Capitol. The event honors Connecticut Naturalized Citizens born in Foreign Countries. For further information, please contact Bob Fishman at (860) 727-5701.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Meetings scheduled at the State Capitol or Legislative Office Building for the period of March 9, 2010 to March 24, 2010

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS