JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Senate was called to order at 11: 06 a. m. , in accordance with the provisions of Senate Rule 9(b), and under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.
The prayer was offered by Acting Chaplain, Cindy Dunne of Putnam, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Lord, guide our leaders, enable them to plan their work with you teachings, always in their mind. Help them to be thoughtful and caring, make them ever aware that leadership consists of harmony, good sense, courtesy and understanding. Amen
Pursuant to Senate Rule 9(b) the Senate is called into Session, by the Office of the Senate Clerk's under the authority of the President Pro Tempore and the Senate Minority Leader.
It is hereby moved that Senate Agenda Number 1, dated Wednesday, March 21, 2012 is adopted, the items on said Agenda shall be acted upon as indicated and that the Agenda shall be incorporated into the Senate Journal and Senate Transcript.
COMMUNICATION FROM HIS EXCELLENCY
THE GOVERNOR
The following communications were received from His Excellency, the Governor, read by the Clerk and referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations:
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 46a-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint SUZANNE TIRADO from North Windham, to be a member of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to serve a term ending July 14, 2013 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to Reverend Shelley Best, who resigned.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 46a-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint LYN MAY from East Haddam, to be a member of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to serve a term ending July 14, 2013 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to Alexia Cruz, who resigned.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Sections 4-1 and 51-51k of the Connecticut General Statutes, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint THE HONORABLE JOAN K. ALEXANDER from Cromwell, to be a member of the Judicial Review Council, as a Superior Court judge, to serve a term ending November 30, 2015 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer, in succession to the Honorable William T. Cremins.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 2 of Public Act 11-84, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint BRETT C. BROWCHUK from Avon, to be a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors to serve a term ending June 30, 2016 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 2 of Public Act 11-84 , I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint CHARLES R. GRAY from Stamford, to be a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors to serve a term ending June 30, 2014 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 2 of Public Act 11-84, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint MICHAEL T. LONG from Simsbury, to be a member of the Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors to serve a term ending June 30, 2014 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act 11-48 as amended by Public Act 11-61, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO from Ridgefield, to be a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education to serve a term ending June 30, 2016 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act 11-48 as amended by Public Act 11-61, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint MICHAEL E. POLLARD from Stamford, to be a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education to serve a term ending June 30, 2014 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
March 21, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Pursuant to Section 4-1 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act 11-48 as amended by Public Act 11-61, I have the honor to nominate and, with your advice and consent, appoint YVETTE MELÉNDEZ from South Glastonbury, to be a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education to serve a term ending June 30, 2018 or until a successor is appointed and has qualified, whichever is longer.
Sincerely,
Dannel P. Malloy
Governor
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
SENATE BILLS
The following favorable reports were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, read the second time and tabled for the calendar and printing.
S. B. No. 43 (RAISED) (File No. 64) AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION.
S. B. No. 242 (RAISED) (File No. 70) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE RELEASE OF FACULTY FROM CERTAIN TEACHING REQUIREMENTS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 150 (RAISED) (File No. 67) AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
Substitute for S. B. No. 155 (RAISED) (File No. 68) AN ACT ALLOWING EMPLOYERS TO PAY WAGES USING PAYROLL CARDS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 55 (RAISED) (File No. 65) AN ACT EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE.
Substitute for S. B. No. 188 (RAISED) (File No. 69) AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR LEAD POISONING PREVENTION.
Substitute for S. B. No. 276 (RAISED) (File No. 71) AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 278 (RAISED) (File No. 72) AN ACT CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
The following favorable reports were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, read the second time and tabled for the calendar.
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 15 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF GARY F. HOLLOWAY OF NEW CANAAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS. S. J. No. 16 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ZACHARY M. ZEITLIN OF WESTPORT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
CHANGE OF REFERENCE
SENATE BILLS
The following favorable reports on a Senate Bills recommending a change of reference were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, the report of the Committees accepted, and the bills referred as recommended:
ENVIRONMENT. S. B. No. 86 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STRUCTURES AND DREDGING PERMIT PROCESS.
The report was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS. S. B. No. 108 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD TASK FORCE.
The report was referred to the Committee on Education.
BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
CHANGE OF REFERENCE
HOUSE BILL
The following favorable reports on House Bill recommending a change of reference was received from the Joint Standing Committee indicated, the report of the Committee accepted, and the bill referred as recommended:
PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5496 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE REQUIRING COMMITTEES OF COGNIZANCE TO CONDUCT REVIEWS UNDER THE SUNSET LAW.
The report was referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS. Substitute for H. B. No. 5395 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CUSTODY ORDERS FOR DEPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
The report was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
In accordance with the provisions of Senate Rule 9(b), the first reading of the following bills and resolutions was waived, the list of bills and resolutions as prepared by the Clerks was accepted, and the bills and resolutions referred to the Committees as indicated thereon in concurrence:
JUDICIARY
S. B. No. 455 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES', to (1) clarify the responsibilities and duties of the individual commissioners and staff of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, (2) extend certain statutory protections against discrimination to veterans and members of the armed forces and (3) require municipalities to comply with set-aside requirements for municipal projects funded by the state.
H. B. No. 5551 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES', to (1) allow companies that provide electric or telephone services to acquire by eminent domain a tree or shrub that is on or adjacent to an existing right-of-way or easement held by the company if the company determines that such tree or shrub would cause an interruption in the delivery of such service due to the condition of the tree or in the event of a storm accompanied by winds of hurricane force, snow or ice, and (2) make technical changes.
ADJOURNMENT
The Senate at 11: 10 a. m. adjourned under provisions of Senate Rule 9(b) subject to the call of the chair.
BILLS FILED WITH THE
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH JOINT RULE 15
AS OF MARCH 20, 2012
AT 5: 00 P. M.
GENERAL LAW COMMITTEE
S. B. No. 57 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF FOOD MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS.
S. B. No. 70 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FAIRNESS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
S. B. No. 207 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL HEATING OIL AND PROPANE CONTRACTS.
S. B. No. 252 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING FLAVORING AGENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PRODUCTS.
S. B. No. 268 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING RETAILERS TO DISCLOSE SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES FOR CELLULAR TELEPHONES.
S. B. No. 269 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS AND REQUIRING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS.
S. B. No. 270 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.
S. B. No. 271 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
S. B. No. 315 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNNECESSARY COLLECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
S. B. No. 316 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF THE EXPIRATION OF TRIAL OFFERS, INTRODUCTORY RATES AND AUTOMATIC CONTRACT RENEWALS.
H. B. No. 5021 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPETITIVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRICING AND HOURS OF OPERATION FOR PERMITTEES.
H. B. No. 5054 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5056 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5087 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE REPORT FORM REVISION WORK GROUP.
H. B. No. 5088 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY LIENS.
H. B. No. 5089 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING TELEMARKETERS FROM TRANSMITTING INACCURATE OR MISLEADING CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION.
H. B. No. 5307 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
H. B. No. 5326 (RAISED) AN ACT ENCOURAGING THE PURCHASE OF FOOD PRODUCTS GROWN OR MADE IN CONNECTICUT.
H. B. No. 5327 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL LICENSES.
H. B. No. 5328 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FINE ART SECURED LENDING LICENSE.
H. B. No. 5329 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TELEPHARMACY BY HOSPITALS.
H. B. No. 5360 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, ITEMS AND PRODUCTS TO MINORS AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ALLOWING MINORS TO POSSESS ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN DWELLING UNITS AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT
S. B. No. 40 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OPEN ACCESS TO COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES.
S. B. No. 41 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
S. B. No. 43 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION.
S. B. No. 146 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FOSTER CHILDREN IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Substitute for S. B. No. 237 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE LABOR DEPARTMENT AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
S. B. No. 239 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE BLOCK GRANT TO THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.
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.
S. B. No. 241 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM TO WAIVE MEMBERSHIP IN A STATE RETIREMENT PLAN.
S. B. No. 242 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE RELEASE OF FACULTY FROM CERTAIN TEACHING REQUIREMENTS.
S. B. No. 291 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM.
Substitute for S. B. No. 292 (RAISED) AN ACT ALIGNING CONNECTICUT'S INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
S. B. No. 382 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION.
S. B. No. 383 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING INTERNSHIPS.
S. B. No. 384 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER PREPARATION.
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.
Substitute for H. B. No. 5031 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
H. B. No. 5032 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5222 (RAISED) AN ACT FACILITATING THE REEMPLOYMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
H. B. No. 5276 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CAPITOL SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5277 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INDEMNIFICATION OF UNIVERSITY POLICE.
H. B. No. 5278 (RAISED) AN ACT FACILITATING DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Substitute for H. B. No. 5362 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A DEDUCTION FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR STUDENT LOAN INTEREST.
H. B. No. 5448 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATOR PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
H. B. No. 5449 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PERFORMANCE-BASED FINANCIAL AID.
HOUSING COMMITTEE
S. B. No. 94 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE EQUAL TREATMENT OF RENTERS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.
S. B. No. 190 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS REGARDING BED BUG INFESTATION.
S. B. No. 191 (RAISED) AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE HOUSING COMMITTEE.
H. B. No. 5106 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVATE RENTAL INVESTMENT MORTGAGE AND EQUITY PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5224 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN URBAN REVITALIZATION PILOT PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5225 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY DEPOSITS OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
S. B. No. 149 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DENIAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS TO CERTAIN DRIVERS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED AS A RESULT OF A DRUG OR ALCOHOL TEST.
S. B. No. 150 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
S. B. No. 155 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING EMPLOYERS TO PAY WAGES USING PAYROLL CARDS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 180 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES ON EMPLOYERS FOR REFUNDS OF WAGES IN EXCHANGE FOR FURNISHING EMPLOYMENT.
S. B. No. 181 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE STANDARD AND PREVAILING WAGE BE PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF EMPLOYERS WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES.
S. B. No. 183 (RAISED) AN ACT ADDING MEMBERS TO THE JOINT ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION ON WORKER MISCLASSIFICATION.
S. B. No. 184 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER IN THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT.
Substitute for S. B. No. 237 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE LABOR DEPARTMENT AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
S. B. No. 241 (RAISED) AN ACT ALLOWING ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM TO WAIVE MEMBERSHIP IN A STATE RETIREMENT PLAN.
S. B. No. 251 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' JOBS.
S. B. No. 258 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND BALANCE.
S. B. No. 287 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PHARMACIES.
S. B. No. 328 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT STATUTES.
S. B. No. 329 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING CONTRACTORS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 331 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING A TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYERS OF VETERANS.
Substitute for H. B. No. 5172 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE MILITARY SERVICE.
H. B. No. 5232 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEARINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY APPEALS DIVISION UNDER THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT.
H. B. No. 5233 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
H. B. No. 5234 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING CRIMINAL AND FINANCIAL PENALTIES TO EMPLOYERS FOR FALSE OR MISLEADING DECLARATIONS, STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PAYMENTS.
H. B. No. 5235 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TO INSPECT, COPY OR DISPUTE THE CONTENTS OF HIS OR HER PERSONNEL FILE.
H. B. No. 5236 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND AMBULANCE COMPANIES AND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT.
H. B. No. 5237 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT OF WAGES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.
H. B. No. 5239 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF LABOR RELATIONS AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION.
H. B. No. 5291 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM WAGE, REMOVING THE MINIMUM WAGE TIP CREDIT, AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY THE MINIMUM WAGE.
H. B. No. 5297 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE SUBSTITUTION OF STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WITH MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY TRAINING FOR VETERANS.
H. B. No. 5311 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS THAT ARE PRIVATELY FUNDED.
H. B. No. 5312 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS.
H. B. No. 5313 (RAISED) AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY A STATE-ADMINISTERED PENSION FUND FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE.
H. B. No. 5400 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTION RATE.
H. B. No. 5402 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.