JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The Senate was called to order at 10: 25 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, Sarah L. Hamby of Pomfret, 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 Tuesday, March 27, 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.

AGING. S. B. No. 138 (RAISED) (File No. 119) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY "AGING IN PLACE".

AGING. Substitute for S. B. No. 281 (RAISED) (File No. 123) AN ACT CONCERNING A REPORT ON THE SURVEY OF ACCESSIBILITY IN AND TO STATE BUILDINGS.

AGING. Substitute for S. B. No. 282 (RAISED) (File No. 124) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETURN OF A GIFT TO A PERSON IN NEED OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.

BANKS. S. B. No. 66 (RAISED) (File No. 116) AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 78 (RAISED) (File No. 117) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEARN HERE, LIVE HERE PROGRAM.

COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 81 (RAISED) (File No. 118) AN ACT CONCERNING LOAN REPAYMENT TERMS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO QUALIFY FOR CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 302 (RAISED) (File No. 126) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.

HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 233 (RAISED) (File No. 120) AN ACT CONCERNING ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO NURSING FACILITIES FOR UNCOMPENSATED CARE.

Substitute for S. B. No. 236 (RAISED) (File No. 121) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS.

S. B. No. 319 (RAISED) (File No. 127) AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM CASUALTY ADJUSTER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

Substitute for S. B. No. 251 (RAISED) (File No. 122) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' JOBS.

S. B. No. 329 (RAISED) (File No. 133) AN ACT CONCERNING A SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING CONTRACTORS.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 32 (File No. 115) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE POLICE STAFFING.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 320 (RAISED) (File No. 128) AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE PREVENTION CODE REGULATIONS.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 321 (RAISED) (File No. 129) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 324 (RAISED) (File No. 131) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 326 (RAISED) (File No. 132) AN ACT CONCERNING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 335 (RAISED) (File No. 134) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND MINOR CORRECTIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY STATUTES.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 337 (RAISED) (File No. 135) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SILVER ALERT SYSTEM.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 288 (RAISED) (File No. 130) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 289 (RAISED) (File No. 125) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLLS FOR THE EXTENSION OF ROUTE 11.

BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE

FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE

CHANGE OF REFERENCE

HOUSE BILLS

The following favorable reports on House Bills 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:

COMMERCE. Substitute for H. B. No. 5298 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDRAISING BY VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.

The report was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

ENVIRONMENT. H. B. No. 5413 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INVASIVE PLANTS.

The report was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

ADJOURNMENT

The Senate at 10: 29 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 26, 2012

AT 5: 00 P. M.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

S. B. No. 83 (RAISED) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BOW AND ARROW HUNTING ON SUNDAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

S. B. No. 84 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES.

S. B. No. 85 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS AT CERTAIN STATE PARKS.

Substitute for S. B. No. 86 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STRUCTURES AND DREDGING PERMIT PROCESS.

S. B. No. 87 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS.

S. B. No. 88 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW OF A SEWAGE SPILL.

S. B. No. 89 (RAISED) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 92 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION OF UNUSED MEDICATION.

S. B. No. 254 (RAISED) AN ACT RESTRICTING THE APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS THAT CONTAIN PHOSPHATE.

S. B. No. 267 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CLEAN AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES.

S. B. No. 313 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING START-UP FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

S. B. No. 347 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S OPEN SPACE PLAN.

S. B. No. 348 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING WATER CONSERVATION.

S. B. No. 350 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MANUFACTURER MERCURY THERMOSTAT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS.

S. B. No. 351 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CEMETERY EROSION MITIGATION EFFORTS WITHIN THE COASTAL BOUNDARY.

S. B. No. 375 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CLEAN-UP PROGRAM.

S. B. No. 376 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT AND SHORELINE FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES.

H. B. No. 5116 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE LABELING OF FOOD PACKAGING THAT CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A.

H. B. No. 5117 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOODS.

H. B. No. 5120 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, IMPROVING SAFE HUNTING EDUCATION AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS FOR THE WILDLIFE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

H. B. No. 5121 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ORGANIC PESTICIDES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF THE USE OF PESTICIDES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

H. B. No. 5123 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ANIMALS SEIZED IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES.

H. B. No. 5124 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN ANIMAL RESTRAINT ORDERS.

H. B. No. 5125 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.

H. B. No. 5128 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT STATUTES.

H. B. No. 5129 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN LOW EMISSION VEHICLES, IONIZING RADIATION AND STREAM CHANNEL ENCROACHMENT LINES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

H. B. No. 5130 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.

Substitute for H. B. No. 5218 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING TOXIC FIRE RETARDANTS IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.

H. B. No. 5256 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING STATE FUNDED HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION WITHIN A FLOODPLAIN.

H. B. No. 5258 (RAISED) AN ACT PERMITTING THE POSSESSION OF REINDEER YEAR ROUND.

H. B. No. 5259 (RAISED) AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSPECTION OF VESSELS AND VESSEL TRAILERS FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.

H. B. No. 5260 (RAISED) AN ACT RESTRICTING THE USE OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO JUVENILE LOBSTERS.

H. B. No. 5261 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH A PISTOL.

H. B. No. 5262 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN TRAILS AND AREAS FOR EQUINE USE.

H. B. No. 5263 (RAISED) AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR POACHING.

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

H. B. No. 5409 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING PET SHOPS AND CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY EXPENSES AND PROHIBITING PET SHOPS FROM SELLING DOGS AND CATS OBTAINED FROM SUBSTANDARD DOMESTIC ANIMAL MILLS.

H. B. No. 5412 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN VESSELS REGISTERED WITH MARINE DEALER REGISTRATION NUMBERS.

H. B. No. 5413 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING INVASIVE PLANTS.

H. B. No. 5446 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION OF CERTAIN DOGS AND CATS AND PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING.

H. B. No. 5447 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AQUATIC ANIMALS AS FOOD AND THE TAKING OF ESCALLOPS FROM THE NIANTIC RIVER.