JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The House of Representatives was called to order at 11: 35 o'clock a. m. , Representative Kiner of the 59th District in the Chair.
Prayer was offered by the guest Chaplain, Kevin A. Cross of Hamden, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for watching over us and keeping us from harm. We appreciate the good people You send into our lives to assist us. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kevin A. Cross of Hamden, Connecticut.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
The following communication was received from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on the date indicated, read by the Clerk and ordered printed in the Journal:
April 10, 2012
Mr. Nicholas C. Varunes
House Clerk
State Capitol, Room 109
Dear Mr. Varunes:
This letter is to inform you of the following changes to leadership assignments:
Representative Bruce Morris has been appointed Deputy Majority Whip.
If you have any questions please contact my office.
Christopher G. Donovan
Speaker of the House
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:
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5024 (File No. 303) AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING RIGHTS.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5027 (File No. 302) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION, CONSOLIDATION AND MODIFICATION OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5037 (File No. 304) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5063 (RAISED) (File No. 305) AN ACT CONCERNING TREATMENT FOR A DRUG OVERDOSE.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5116 (RAISED) (File No. 306) AN ACT REQUIRING THE LABELING OF FOOD PACKAGING THAT CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5117 (RAISED) (File No. 307) AN ACT CONCERNING GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOODS.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5121 (RAISED) (File No. 308) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ORGANIC PESTICIDES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF THE USE OF PESTICIDES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5285 (RAISED) (File No. 309) AN ACT ADJUSTING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER RATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5334 (RAISED) (File No. 310) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OR ABANDONMENT OF WATER SUPPLY SOURCES AND ASSOCIATED LAND.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5344 (RAISED) (File No. 311) AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING THE STATE'S STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITTING PROCESS.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5346 (RAISED) (File No. 312) AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES AFFECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5389 (RAISED) (File No. 313) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5446 (RAISED) (File No. 314) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION OF CERTAIN DOGS AND CATS AND PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5450 (RAISED) (File No. 315) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BASIC HEALTH PROGRAM.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. H. B. No. 5463 (RAISED) (File No. 316) AN ACT CONCERNING REQUESTS FOR RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5465 (RAISED) (File No. 317) AN ACT CONCERNING STREAM CHANNEL ENCROACHMENT LINES AND PERMITS.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5476 (RAISED) (File No. 318) AN ACT EXPANDING CONSUMER CHOICE FOR LIFE SUPPORT CARE AT HOME.
HUMAN SERVICES. H. B. No. 5477 (RAISED) (File No. 319) AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID.
JUDICIARY. H. B. No. 5491 (RAISED) (File No. 320) AN ACT CONCERNING ADDENDUMS TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE STATE AND ANY MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS LOCATED.
PUBLIC HEALTH. H. B. No. 5497 (RAISED) (File No. 321) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5499 (RAISED) (File No. 322) AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOSPICE CARE.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for H. B. No. 5516 (RAISED) (File No. 323) AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES.
PUBLIC HEALTH. H. B. No. 5527 (RAISED) (File No. 324) AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY HEALTH CARE REFORM.
COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5530 (RAISED) (File No. 325) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE WAIVER OF FINES AND PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS REGULATION VIOLATIONS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Appropriations in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5233 (RAISED) (File No. 59) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. H. B. No. 5278 (RAISED) (File No. 228) AN ACT FACILITATING DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5291 (RAISED) (File No. 141) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM WAGE.
EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5353 (RAISED) (File No. 183) AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
BANKS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5415 (RAISED) (File No. 255) AN ACT PROVIDING CONSUMER PROTECTION TO CLIENTS OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS FOR TAX DEFERRED EXCHANGES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5021 (RAISED) (File No. 226) AN ACT CONCERNING COMPETITIVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRICING AND HOURS OF OPERATION FOR PERMITTEES.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5035 (RAISED) (File No. 51) AN ACT REDUCING MANDATES FOR MUNICIPALITIES.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5095 (RAISED) (File No. 37) AN ACT CONCERNING OFF-TRACK BETTING BRANCH FACILITIES.
COMMERCE. H. B. No. 5101 (RAISED) (File No. 136) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STEEL POINT TAXING DISTRICT IN BRIDGEPORT.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5107 (RAISED) (File No. 96) AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5160 (RAISED) (File No. 53) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO ABATE PROPERTY TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
HOUSING. Substitute for H. B. No. 5224 (RAISED) (File No. 175) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN URBAN REVITALIZATION PILOT PROGRAM.
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.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5368 (RAISED) (File No. 220) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE'S TAXICAB INDUSTRY.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5378 (RAISED) (File No. 184) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM SURCHARGE FOR ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICE.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5458 (RAISED) (File No. 225) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5125 (RAISED) (File No. 209) AN ACT INCREASING MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN SERVICES
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Human Services in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for H. B. No. 5312 (RAISED) (File No. 218) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES.
TRANSPORTATION. H. B. No. 5461 (RAISED) (File No. 148) AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REPORT PROGRAM METRICS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Insurance and Real Estate in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
BANKS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5417 (RAISED) (File No. 256) AN ACT CONCERNING BROKER PRICE OPINIONS FOR MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATIONS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
JUDICIARY
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Judiciary in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5093 (RAISED) (File No. 170) AN ACT CONCERNING EXTRADITION OF FUGITIVES.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5129 (RAISED) (File No. 210) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF IONIZING RADIATION AND STREAM CHANNEL ENCROACHMENT LINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
TRANSPORTATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5164 (RAISED) (File No. 211) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for H. B. No. 5382 (RAISED) (File No. 151) AN ACT CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN, SURETY BAIL BOND AGENTS AND BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5455 (RAISED) (File No. 259) AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF THE OPERATION OF ILLEGAL MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for H. B. No. 5495 (RAISED) (File No. 261) AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO THE SACHEM'S HEAD ASSOCIATION CHARTER.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Planning and Development in accordance with House Rule (20)(e)(ii).
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5054 (RAISED) (File No. 91) AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Rose of the 118th District, the House adjourned at 11: 40 o'clock a. m. , to meet again at the Call of the Chair.