JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Thursday, April 5, 2012

The House of Representatives was called to order at 11: 35 o'clock a. m. , Representative Miller of the 36th District in the Chair.

Prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Kaelin E. Campbell, a 4th grade student from Essex Elementary School in Essex, Connecticut.

The following is the prayer:

Let us pray. Lord, as we witness the beauty and rebirth of all living things during this season of Spring, help us to work toward preserving the natural beauty which abounds in the State of Connecticut so that future generations will also enjoy it. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nathan R. Davis, a 4th grade student from Essex Elementary School in Essex, Connecticut.

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS

The following House Joint Resolutions were received from the committees indicated, the resolutions read the second time and tabled for the Calendar:

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. H. J. No. 78 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF MATTHEW J. KELLY OF BARKHAMSTED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. H. J. No. 79 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ANDREW M. NORTON OF COLCHESTER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. H. J. No. 80 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DONALD S. STEIN OF BARKHAMSTED TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

HOUSE BILLS

The following House Bills were received from the committees indicated, the bills read the second time and tabled for the Calendar and printing:

JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5148 (RAISED) (File No. 286) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNICATIONS TO VICTIMS OF THE CRIMINAL OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.

JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5150 (RAISED) (File No. 287) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM ADULT PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT.

LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5172 (RAISED) (File No. 288) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MILITARY SERVICE.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5261 (RAISED) (File No. 289) AN ACT CONCERNING THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH A HANDGUN.

ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5304 (RAISED) (File No. 290) AN ACT CONCERNING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS PAID IN LIEU OF FINES FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5309 (RAISED) (File No. 291) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE TO IMPLEMENT E-GOVERNMENT.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5310 (RAISED) (File No. 292) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF METHODS TO REDUCE THE STATE'S SOFTWARE LICENSING COSTS.

INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5391 (RAISED) (File No. 293) AN ACT CONCERNING A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY'S USE OF AN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEM.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5396 (RAISED) (File No. 294) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE FLEET AND MILEAGE, FUEL AND EMISSION STANDARDS.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5397 (RAISED) (File No. 295) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR PURCHASES USING THE P-CARD.

BANKS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5418 (RAISED) (File No. 296) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MODERNIZATION OF CERTAIN BANKING STATUTES.

BANKS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5419 (RAISED) (File No. 297) AN ACT CONCERNING NONRECOURSE CIVIL LITIGATION PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5437 (RAISED) (File No. 298) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITIONS OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.

JUDICIARY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5501 (RAISED) (File No. 299) AN ACT CONCERNING EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES.

PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5515 (RAISED) (File No. 300) AN ACT CONCERNING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

BUSINESS FROM THE SENATE

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS

The following favorable reports of the Joint Standing Committees were received from the Senate, the resolutions read the second time and tabled for the Calendar:

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 18 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO OF RIDGEFIELD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 19 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JOAN K. ALEXANDER OF CROMWELL TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL AS A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 20 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF MICHAEL E. POLLARD OF STAMFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 21 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CHARLES R. GRAY OF STAMFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 22 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF MARY ELLEN S. JONES OF GLASTONBURY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 23 (RAISED) RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF YVETTE MELENDEZ OF SOUTH GLASTONBURY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.

BUSINESS FROM THE SENATE

FAVORABLE REPORT OF JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE

SENATE BILL

The following favorable report of the Joint Standing Committee was received from the Senate, the bill read the second time and tabled for the Calendar:

JUDICIARY. Substitute for S. B. No. 280 (RAISED) (File No. 111) AN ACT REVISING THE PENALTY FOR CAPITAL FELONIES. (As amended by Senate Amendment Schedules "A", "I").

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Wright of the 77th District, the House adjourned at 11: 38 o'clock a. m. , to meet again at the Call of the Chair.

BILLS FILED WITH THE

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH JOINT RULE 15

AS OF APRIL 4, 2012

AT 5: 00 O'CLOCK P. M.

APPROPRIATIONS

H. B. No. 5014 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.

H. B. No. 5015 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.

H. B. No. 5016 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT.

Substitute for H. B. No. 5028 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ALIGNMENT OF COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS WITH COLLEGE CURRICULUM AND BRIDGES BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5242 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DONATED DENTAL SERVICES.

Substitute for H. B. No. 5333 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AWARENESS.

H. B. No. 5339 (RAISED) AN ACT EXTENDING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AND EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES.

Substitute for H. B. No. 5350 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL LITERACY BY GRADE THREE.

H. B. No. 5441 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5442 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE GENERAL FUND.

H. B. No. 5443 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BENEFITS FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES UNDER THE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

H. B. No. 5444 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES FOR THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

H. B. No. 5445 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES.

Substitute for H. B. No. 5487 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTHCARE WORKING GROUP AND CLAIMS INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY INSURERS.

S. B. No. 116 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MILITARY ACCOUNTS.

Substitute for S. B. No. 142 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CONNECTICUT HOME-CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY.

Substitute for S. B. No. 143 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING FOR THE ALZHEIMER RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.

Substitute for S. B. No. 240 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING THE RETENTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE COST ALLOWANCE FROM THE CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT COLLEGE STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR COMPLIANCE AUDITS.

Substitute for S. B. No. 273 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CARE4KIDS PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 284 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION TASK FORCE.

S. B. No. 285 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES.

Substitute for S. B. No. 287 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PHARMACIES.

Substitute for S. B. No. 291 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM.

S. B. No. 300 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

S. B. No. 374 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS.

S. B. No. 377 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES PROVIDING PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.

S. B. No. 378 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

S. B. No. 379 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES COMMISSION.

S. B. No. 380 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS OTHER THAN THE GENERAL FUND.

S. B. No. 381 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.