JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Senate was called to order at 10: 17 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, Frank A. Forzano of South Windsor, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Heavenly Father, in your word you have given us a vision of that holy city to which the nations of the world bring their glory. Behold and visit, we pray, the cities of Connecticut. Renew the ties of mutual regard which form our civic life. Send us honest and able leaders. Enable us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and oppression that peace may prevail with righteousness, and justice with order, and that men and women from different cultures and with differing talents may find with one another the fulfillment of their humanity.
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 Thursday, March 22, 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.
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.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for S. B. No. 269 (RAISED) (File No. 77) AN ACT CONCERNING A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER LICENSE ENDORSEMENT AND REQUIRING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 212 (RAISED) (File No. 73) AN ACT CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS FOR STATE AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. S. B. No. 213 (RAISED) (File No. 74) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET ACCESS FOR REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. S. B. No. 214 (RAISED) (File No. 75) AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENT ABSENTEE BALLOT STATUS FOR THE PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 262 (RAISED) (File No. 76) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF FARM MACHINERY AND LIVESTOCK AND THE TRANSFER OF LAND CLASSIFIED AS FARM LAND, OPEN SPACE LAND, FOREST LAND AND MARITIME HERITAGE LAND.
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
CHANGE OF REFERENCE
SENATE BILL
The following favorable reports on a Senate Bill recommending a change of reference was received from the Joint Standing Committee indicated, the report of the Committee accepted, and the bills referred as recommended:
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. S. B. No. 287 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PHARMACIES.
The report was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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:
EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5348 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES, THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL MEDICAL ADVISORS, THE INCLUSION OF CPR AND AED TRAINING IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
The report was referred to the Committee on Public Health.
EDUCATION. Substitute for H. B. No. 5350 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL LITERACY BY GRADE THREE.
The report was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for H. B. No. 5360 (RAISED) AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ALLOWING MINORS TO POSSESS ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN DWELLING UNITS AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
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. 456 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING HARASSMENT, ELECTRONIC HARASSMENT AND CYBERSTALKING', to clarify that harassment in the second degree may be deemed to have been committed at the place where the telephonic or electronic communication originated, and establish the offenses of electronic harassment and cyberstalking.
H. B. No. 5552 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE', to strengthen the penalties associated with an individual's failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
H. B. No. 5553 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS', to: (1) Revise the penalty for a third conviction of operating a motor vehicle under the influence to allow reinstatement of an operator's license after two years with lifetime installation and maintenance of an approved ignition interlock device, (2) provide conformity for the victim impact panel program fees by amending one reference to such fee to reflect the amount of seventy-five dollars, and (3) permit persons who were eligible to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles treatment and assessment program that was repealed effective January 1, 2012, to complete participation in such program and seek reinstatement of an operator's license or nonresident operating privilege in accordance with the requirements of the program that were in effect December 31, 2011, and establish a similar optional program for new offenders.
H. B. No. 5554 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM', to reform habeas corpus procedures.
H. B. No. 5555 (RAISED) JUDICIARY. 'AN ACT CONCERNING DIVERSIONARY PROGRAMS', to: (1) Revise the pretrial drug education program by redesignating the program as a pretrial drug education and community service program and revising eligibility and participation requirements for the program, (2) limit eligibility for the community service labor program to enumerated offenses after conviction, (3) revise the eligibility criteria for accelerated rehabilitation, (4) expand mediation programs in criminal prosecutions to all geographical area court locations, and (5) permit a court or prosecutor to consider the fact that a defendant has made a monetary contribution to a private nonprofit charity or other nonprofit organization, in a manner currently permitted for the consideration of community service work.
ADJOURNMENT
The Senate at 10: 20 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 21, 2012
AT 5: 00 P. M.
BANK COMMITTEE
S. B. No. 65 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING.
S. B. No. 66 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
S. B. No. 67 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE BANKING STATUTES.
S. B. No. 159 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A REPEAL OF THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE BY A HOLDER OF A NOTE WHO DOES NOT HAVE LEGAL TITLE.
S. B. No. 358 (RAISED) AN ACT ENCOURAGING INCREASED SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
S. B. No. 359 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL LITERACY.
S. B. No. 360 (RAISED) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY TASK FORCE.
S. B. No. 361 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATORY RELIEF FOR THE CONNECTICUT CHECK CASHING INDUSTRY.
S. B. No. 362 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEBT NEGOTIATORS.
H. B. No. 5071 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SECURED AND UNSECURED LENDING.
H. B. No. 5072 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT BANKS.
H. B. No. 5073 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO CONNECTICUT'S MODEL ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT.
H. B. No. 5182 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A TECHNICAL CHANGE REGARDING THE FINANCIAL SECURITY OF LOTTERY SALES AGENTS.
H. B. No. 5414 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF THE INTEREST RATE FLOOR FOR TAX AND INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNTS.
H. B. No. 5415 (RAISED) AN ACT PROVIDING CONSUMER PROTECTION TO CLIENTS OF EXCHANGE FACILITATORS FOR TAX DEFERRED EXCHANGES.
H. B. No. 5417 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING BROKER PRICE OPINIONS.
H. B. No. 5418 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MODERNIZATION OF CERTAIN BANKING STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5419 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CASH ADVANCE CONTRACTS.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE
S. B. No. 205 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.
S. B. No. 206 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS.
S. B. No. 318 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING SINGLE LIMIT LIABILITY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES.
S. B. No. 319 (RAISED) AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM CASUALTY ADJUSTER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
S. B. No. 408 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN.
S. B. No. 409 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURES FOR CERTAIN LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONCERNING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY POLICIES THAT INCLUDE LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS.
S. B. No. 410 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEWS.
S. B. No. 411 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM REGULATORY ACT.
H. B. No. 5107 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CAPTIVE INSURANCE AND THE INSURANCE FUND.
H. B. No. 5143 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PERISHABLE FOOD DONATED BY CERTAIN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
H. B. No. 5227 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES.
H. B. No. 5229 (RAISED) AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS FROM THE INSURANCE STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5230 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CHANGES TO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5231 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMOTIVE GLASS WORK.
H. B. No. 5386 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE INSURANCE STATUTES.
H. B. No. 5387 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM FORMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFORM TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
H. B. No. 5391 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INSURANCE AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION VERIFICATION SYSTEM.
H. B. No. 5484 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT ALLOWED A DOMESTIC CEDING INSURER FOR REINSURANCE.
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.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
S. B. No. 333 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Substitute for S. B. No. 111 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR CAUSING HARM TO A VULNERABLE USER OF A PUBLIC WAY.
S. B. No. 288 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
S. B. No. 289 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLLS FOR THE EXTENSION OF ROUTE 11.
S. B. No. 290 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A PARKING STRUCTURE IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD.
S. B. No. 385 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OWNER OPERATORS IN THE MOTOR CARRIER INDUSTRY.
S. B. No. 387 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF REMANUFACTURED PARTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE STATE'S MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET.
H. B. No. 5164 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS.
H. B. No. 5170 (RAISED) AN ACT STREAMLINING TRAFFIC SAFETY EVALUATIONS.
H. B. No. 5368 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE'S TAXICAB INDUSTRY.
H. B. No. 5370 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE LOCAL BRIDGE PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5458 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS.
H. B. No. 5460 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WRECKERS AND TOW TRUCKS.
H. B. No. 5461 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REPORT PROGRAM METRICS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
H. B. No. 5462 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS FOR OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE OFFENSES.