JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Senate was called to order at 3: 25 p. m. , the President in the Chair.
The prayer was offered by the Deputy Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Barbara Headley of Hartford, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Eternal God, Sustainer of all creation, ruler over the nations and governments, as this Senate body gathers we ask your presence and guidance to work together to bring into existence the ideals and principles of freedom, justice and love for our fellow citizens. There are decisions our Senate must make today, decisions concerning life and death, justice and equality. Give our legislators wisdom and courage. Grant them the boldness and the conviction to live out our country's founding principles of justice, in the matters that they will deliberate over, matters that will effect the lives and future of the citizens of our state. We ask also Eternal God that you will bless our Senators, their families, and their staff, that in their lives they may experience your presence and guidance. This is our prayer in God's holy and righteous name. Amen.
PLEDGE
Senator Musto of the 22nd led the Senate in the pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT
The following report was received, read by the Clerk and referred to the Committee indicated:
State of Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts, Governor's Residence Conservancy Inc. as required by Section 4-37e of the Connecticut General Statues. Received April 11, 2012
The report was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
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.
EDUCATION. S. B. No. 185 (RAISED) (File No. 363) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARENTS OF STUDENT ATHLETES ABOUT CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 254 (RAISED) (File No. 364) AN ACT RESTRICTING THE APPLICATION OF FERTILIZERS THAT CONTAIN PHOSPHATE.
ENVIRONMENT. S. B. No. 313 (RAISED) (File No. 368) AN ACT CONCERNING START-UP FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 350 (RAISED) (File No. 372) AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MANUFACTURER MERCURY THERMOSTAT COLLECTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 375 (RAISED) (File No. 373) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CLEAN-UP PROGRAM.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 293 (RAISED) (File No. 366) AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENCY AND TRANSITION PLANS.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 294 (RAISED) (File No. 367) AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 391 (RAISED) (File No. 374) AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS BY VETERANS TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 392 (RAISED) (File No. 375) AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 343 (RAISED) (File No. 369) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERVENTION IN PERMIT PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1971.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 344 (RAISED) (File No. 370) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. S. B. No. 345 (RAISED) (File No. 371) AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL BOARDS.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 407 (RAISED) (File No. 376) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE DEBTS.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 440 (RAISED) (File No. 377) AN ACT CONCERNING PHOSPHOROUS REDUCTION IN STATE WATERS.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 441 (RAISED) (File No. 378) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR MUNICIPAL SEWERAGE SYSTEMS.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 274 (RAISED) (File No. 365) AN ACT CONCERNING CHEMICALS OF CONCERN TO CHILDREN.
MATTERS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEES
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
The following favorable reports were received from the Joint Standing Committees indicated, the bills were read the second time and tabled for the calendar and printing.
NO NEW FILES
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 251 (RAISED) (File No. 122) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' JOBS.
COMMERCE. S. B. No. 342 (RAISED) (File No. 201) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNET WEB SITE FOR THE WASHINGTON-ROCHAMBEAU REVOLUTIONARY ROUTE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL.
COMMERCE. S. B. No. 385 (RAISED) (File No. 166) AN ACT CONCERNING OWNER OPERATORS IN THE MOTOR CARRIER INDUSTRY.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 206 (RAISED) (File No. 164) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 268 (RAISED) (File No. 238) AN ACT REQUIRING RETAILERS TO DISCLOSE SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATES FOR CELLULAR TELEPHONES.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 337 (RAISED) (File No. 135) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SILVER ALERT SYSTEM.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
BILLS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following bills which were starred for action were placed on the Consent Calendar in accordance with Senate Rule 31.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for S. B. No. 20 (RAISED) (File No. 8) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY USED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE OFFICE OF THE HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. S. B. No. 105 (RAISED) (File No. 16) AN ACT CONCERNING THE RENTAL REBATE APPLICATION PERIOD.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. S. B. No. 200 (RAISED) (File No. 34) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COORDINATING ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 42 (RAISED) (File No. 45) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. S. B. No. 328 (RAISED) (File No. 114) AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT STATUTES.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. Substitute for S. B. No. 106 (RAISED) (File No. 162) AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES BY MUNICIPALITIES.
HOUSING. S. B. No. 191 (RAISED) (File No. 198) AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE HOUSING COMMITTEE.
PUBLIC HEALTH. S. B. No. 139 (RAISED) (File No. 263) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS.
JUDICIARY. S. B. No. 99 (RAISED) (File No. 269) AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF PROTECTION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE SENATE COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following resolutions were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the resolutions placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. R. No. 11 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DENISE RUZICKA OF EAST HADDAM TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Prague of the 19th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. R. No. 12 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DENISE RUZICKA OF EAST HADDAM TO BE A MEMBER OF THE THAMES RIVER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL COMMISSION.
Senator Looney of the 11th, explained the resolution and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following resolutions were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the resolutions placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. J. No. 24 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF ROBERT J. AARONSON OF GREENWICH TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Frantz of the 36th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. J. No. 25 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF KAREN M. JARMOC OF ENFIELD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th, explained the resolution and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS FROM THE HOUSE
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following House Joint Resolutions were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the resolutions placed on the Consent Calendar.
H. J. No. 71 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF RYAN BINGHAM OF TORRINGTON TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking were Senator Roraback of the 30th and Cassano of the 4th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 72 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF SUZANNE TIRADO OF NORTH WINDHAM TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 73 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF LYN MAY OF EAST HADDAM TO BE A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 74 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE JULIA DICOCCO DEWEY OF WALLINGFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL REVIEW COUNCIL AS A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 75 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF BRETT C. BROWCHUK OF AVON TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the bill and on his motion it was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 76 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF J. SCOTT GUILMARTIN OF SUFFIELD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Kissel of the 7th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
H. J. No. 77 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF MICHAEL T. LONG OF SIMSBURY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONNECTICUT AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Crisco of the 17th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar In concurrence with the House.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following resolutions were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the resolutions placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. J. No. 26 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF LAWRENCE J. DENARDIS, PH. D. OF HAMDEN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking were Senators Fasano of the 34th, Meyer of the 12th and Crisco of the 17th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar.
S. J. No. 27 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF CRAIG S. LAPPEN OF MANCHESTER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Senator Looney of the 11th explained the resolution and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Cassano of the 4th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the resolution was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
BILLS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following bills were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the bills placed on the Consent Calendar.
GENERAL LAW. S. B. No. 71 (RAISED) (File No. 13) AN ACT EXPANDING THE "ONE FREE ITEM" RETAIL SALES LAW.
Senator Doyle of the 9th, explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3157) and moved adoption.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
In line 24, strike "one item of"
In line 28, strike "one item of"
Remarking was Senator Witkos of the 8th.
On motion of Senator Doyle of the 9th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3157) was placed on the Consent Calendar.
GENERAL LAW. S. B. No. 252 (RAISED) (File No. 110) AN ACT AUTHORIZING FLAVORING AGENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PRODUCTS.
Senator Doyle of the 9th, explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3156) and moved adoption.
Remarking were Senators Witkos of the 8th and Boucher of the 26th.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
Strike lines 13 to 15, inclusive, and substitute the following in lieu thereof:
"(b) A flavoring agent may be added to a prescription product by: (1) A pharmacist upon the request of the prescribing practitioner, patient for whom the prescription is ordered or such patient's agent, or (2) a pharmacist acting on behalf of a hospital, as defined in section 19a-490 of the general statutes. "
On motion of Senator Doyle of the 9th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3156) was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
SENATE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
BILL AS AMENDED PASSED TEMPORARILY
The following favorable report was taken from the table, read the third time, the report of the Committee accepted and the bill as amended passed temporarily.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 40 (RAISED) (File No. 153) AN ACT CONCERNING COLLEGE READINESS AND COMPLETION.
Senator Bye of the 5th, explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3151) and moved adoption.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
In line 23, strike "No public"
Strike lines 24 and 25 in their entirety
In line 26, strike "such student completes an intensive college readiness program" and insert in lieu thereof "Such student shall complete such intensive college readiness program prior to receiving embedded remedial support, as provided in subsection (b) of this section"
In line 27, strike "collaboration" and insert in lieu thereof "consultation"
In line 28, after "Council" insert "and the faculty advisory committee to the Board of Regents for Higher Education"
In line 35, after "program" insert ", except such institution may offer a student a maximum of one semester of remedial support that is not embedded, provided (1) such support is intended to advance such student toward earning a degree, and (2) the program of remedial support is approved by the Board of Regents for Higher Education"
After line 35, insert the following:
"(e) Not later than the start of the fall semester of 2014, the Board of Regents for Higher Education, in consultation with Connecticut's P-20 Council, shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education regarding its recommendations concerning the successful transition of adults returning to or first enrolling in a higher education program after spending time in the workforce. "
In line 37, strike "2014" and insert in lieu thereof "2016"
In line 46, strike "Any student who"
Strike lines 47 to 51, inclusive, in their entirety
In line 54, after "thereafter," insert "the Board of Regents for Higher Education, in consultation with"
Remarking was Senator Boucher of the 26th.
On motion of Looney of the 11th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3151) was passed temporarily.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
BILLS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following bills were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the bills placed on the Consent Calendar.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for S. B. No. 205 (RAISED) (File No. 163) AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.
Senator Crisco of the 17th explained the bill and moved passage.
Remarking was Senator Fasano of the 34th.
On motion of Senator Crisco of the 17th, the bill was placed on the Consent Calendar.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 88 (RAISED) (File No. 197) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW OF A SEWAGE SPILL.
Senator Meyer of the 12th explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3017) and moved adoption.
Remarking was Senator Fasano of the 34th.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
In line 14, strike "or before" and insert "and after" in lieu thereof
In line 22, strike "or before" and insert "and after" in lieu thereof
On motion of Senator Meyer of the 12th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3017) was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
BILL PASSED
The following favorable report was taken from the table, read the third time, the report of the Committee accepted and the bill passed.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 146 (RAISED) (File No. 234) AN ACT CONCERNING FOSTER CHILDREN IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Senator Bye of the 5th explained the bill and moved passage.
Remarking were Senators Looney of the 11th, LeBeau of the 3rd, Boucher of the 26th, and McKinney of the 28th.
The chair ordered the vote be taken by roll call.
The following is the result of the vote at 4: 56 p. m. :
Total Number Voting 36
Necessary for Adoption 19
Those voting Yea 26
Those voting Nay 10
Those absent and not voting 0
On the roll call vote Senate Bill No. 146 was Passed.
The following is the roll call vote:
Y |
1 |
JOHN W. FONFARA |
Y |
19 |
EDITH G. PRAGUE | ||||
Y |
2 |
ERIC D. COLEMAN |
Y |
20 |
ANDREA STILLMAN | ||||
Y |
3 |
GARY D. LEBEAU |
N |
21 |
KEVIN KELLY | ||||
Y |
4 |
STEVE CASSANO |
Y |
22 |
ANTHONY MUSTO | ||||
Y |
5 |
BETH BYE |
Y |
23 |
EDWIN A. GOMES | ||||
Y |
6 |
TERRY B. GERRATANA |
Y |
24 |
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN | ||||
N |
7 |
JOHN A. KISSEL |
Y |
25 |
BOB DUFF | ||||
N |
8 |
KEVIN WITKOS |
Y |
26 |
TONI BOUCHER | ||||
Y |
9 |
PAUL DOYLE |
Y |
27 |
CARLO LEONE | ||||
Y |
10 |
TONI N. HARP |
N |
28 |
JOHN MCKINNEY | ||||
Y |
11 |
MARTIN M. LOONEY |
Y |
29 |
DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. | ||||
Y |
12 |
EDWARD MEYER |
Y |
30 |
ANDREW W. RORABACK | ||||
N |
13 |
LEN SUZIO |
N |
31 |
JASON WELCH | ||||
Y |
14 |
GAYLE SLOSSBERG |
Y |
32 |
ROBERT J. KANE | ||||
Y |
15 |
JOAN V. HARTLEY |
Y |
33 |
EILEEN M. DAILY | ||||
N |
16 |
JOE MARKLEY |
N |
34 |
LEONARD FASANO | ||||
Y |
17 |
JOSEPH J. CRISCO, JR. |
N |
35 |
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO | ||||
Y |
18 |
ANDREW MAYNARD |
N |
36 |
L. SCOTT FRANTZ |
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
BILLS PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
The following bills were taken from the table, read the third time, the reports of the Committees accepted and the bills placed on the Consent Calendar.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. S. B. No. 241 (RAISED) (File No. 264) AN ACT ALLOWING ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM TO WAIVE MEMBERSHIP IN A STATE RETIREMENT PLAN.
Senator Bye of the 5th, explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3180) and moved adoption.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
In line 4, strike "accepting" and insert in lieu thereof "commencing"
On motion of Senator Bye of the 5th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3180) was placed on the Consent Calendar.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 28 (File No. 232) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING AN ANNUAL REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION.
Senator Bye of the 5th, explained the bill, offered Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3079) and moved adoption.
On a voice vote the amendment was Adopted.
The following is the Amendment.
In line 3, after "report" insert "on or before March 1, 2013, and"
In line 3, after "annually" and before the comma insert "thereafter"
Remarking was Senator Boucher of the 26th.
On motion of Senator Bye of the 5th, the bill as amended by Senate Amendment Schedule “A” (LCO 3079) was placed on the Consent Calendar.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
FAVORABLE REPORT OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
BILL PASSED
The following favorable report was taken from the table, read the third time, the report of the Committee accepted and the bill passed.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for S. B. No. 258 (RAISED) (File No. 155) AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND BALANCE.
Senator Prague of the 19th explained the bill and moved passage.
Remarking were Senators McKinney of the 28th, Suzio of the 13th and Boucher of the 26th.
The chair ordered the vote be taken by roll call.
The following is the result of the vote at 5: 26 p. m. :
Total Number Voting 34
Necessary for Adoption 18
Those voting Yea 26
Those voting Nay 8
Those absent and not voting 2
On the roll call vote Senate Bill No. 258 was Passed.
The following is the roll call vote:
Y |
1 |
JOHN W. FONFARA |
Y |
19 |
EDITH G. PRAGUE | ||||
Y |
2 |
ERIC D. COLEMAN |
Y |
20 |
ANDREA STILLMAN | ||||
A |
3 |
GARY D. LEBEAU |
N |
21 |
KEVIN KELLY | ||||
Y |
4 |
STEVE CASSANO |
Y |
22 |
ANTHONY MUSTO | ||||
Y |
5 |
BETH BYE |
Y |
23 |
EDWIN A. GOMES | ||||
A |
6 |
TERRY B. GERRATANA |
N |
24 |
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN | ||||
N |
7 |
JOHN A. KISSEL |
Y |
25 |
BOB DUFF | ||||
Y |
8 |
KEVIN WITKOS |
N |
26 |
TONI BOUCHER | ||||
Y |
9 |
PAUL DOYLE |
Y |
27 |
CARLO LEONE | ||||
Y |
10 |
TONI N. HARP |
N |
28 |
JOHN MCKINNEY | ||||
Y |
11 |
MARTIN M. LOONEY |
Y |
29 |
DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. | ||||
Y |
12 |
EDWARD MEYER |
Y |
30 |
ANDREW W. RORABACK | ||||
Y |
13 |
LEN SUZIO |
Y |
31 |
JASON WELCH | ||||
Y |
14 |
GAYLE SLOSSBERG |
N |
32 |
ROBERT J. KANE | ||||
Y |
15 |
JOAN V. HARTLEY |
Y |
33 |
EILEEN M. DAILY | ||||
N |
16 |
JOE MARKLEY |
Y |
34 |
LEONARD FASANO | ||||
Y |
17 |
JOSEPH J. CRISCO, JR. |
Y |
35 |
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO | ||||
Y |
18 |
ANDREW MAYNARD |
N |
36 |
L. SCOTT FRANTZ |
The following Senator(s) requested to be recorded in the affirmative:
Senator Gerratana of the 6th.
CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
ADOPTED
The chair ordered the vote on business placed on the Consent Calendar be taken by roll call.
The following is the result of the vote at 5: 39 p. m. :
Total Number Voting 36
Necessary for Adoption 19
Those voting Yea 36
Those voting Nay 0
Those absent and not voting 0
On a roll call vote Consent Calendar No. 1 was Adopted.
The following is the roll call vote:
Y |
1 |
JOHN W. FONFARA |
Y |
19 |
EDITH G. PRAGUE | ||||
Y |
2 |
ERIC D. COLEMAN |
Y |
20 |
ANDREA STILLMAN | ||||
Y |
3 |
GARY D. LEBEAU |
Y |
21 |
KEVIN KELLY | ||||
Y |
4 |
STEVE CASSANO |
Y |
22 |
ANTHONY MUSTO | ||||
Y |
5 |
BETH BYE |
Y |
23 |
EDWIN A. GOMES | ||||
Y |
6 |
TERRY B. GERRATANA |
Y |
24 |
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN | ||||
Y |
7 |
JOHN A. KISSEL |
Y |
25 |
BOB DUFF | ||||
Y |
8 |
KEVIN WITKOS |
Y |
26 |
TONI BOUCHER | ||||
Y |
9 |
PAUL DOYLE |
Y |
27 |
CARLO LEONE | ||||
Y |
10 |
TONI N. HARP |
Y |
28 |
JOHN MCKINNEY | ||||
Y |
11 |
MARTIN M. LOONEY |
Y |
29 |
DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. | ||||
Y |
12 |
EDWARD MEYER |
Y |
30 |
ANDREW W. RORABACK | ||||
Y |
13 |
LEN SUZIO |
Y |
31 |
JASON WELCH | ||||
Y |
14 |
GAYLE SLOSSBERG |
Y |
32 |
ROBERT J. KANE | ||||
Y |
15 |
JOAN V. HARTLEY |
Y |
33 |
EILEEN M. DAILY | ||||
Y |
16 |
JOE MARKLEY |
Y |
34 |
LEONARD FASANO | ||||
Y |
17 |
JOSEPH J. CRISCO, JR. |
Y |
35 |
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO | ||||
Y |
18 |
ANDREW MAYNARD |
Y |
36 |
L. SCOTT FRANTZ |
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for S. B. No. 97 (RAISED) (File No. 17) AN ACT CONCERNING BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. S. B. No. 98 (RAISED) (File No. 18) AN ACT CONCERNING DEDUCTIBLES AND GUIDELINES FOR COLONOSCOPIES.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. S. B. No. 213 (RAISED) (File No. 74) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET ACCESS FOR REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
COMMERCE
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. Substitute for S. B. No. 181 (RAISED) (File No. 154) AN ACT REQUIRING THE STANDARD AND PREVAILING WAGE BE PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF EMPLOYERS WHO RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
EDUCATION
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Education.
Substitute for S. B. No. 384 (RAISED) (File No. 204) AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER PREPARATION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Environment.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 107 (RAISED) (File No. 47) AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME IN WHICH A REGULATED ACTIVITY MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY AN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
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.
TRANSPORTATION. S. B. No. 289 (RAISED) (File No. 125) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLLS FOR THE EXTENSION OF ROUTE 11.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. S. B. No. 14 (RAISED) (File No. 7) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WEEK.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 78 (RAISED) (File No. 117) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEARN HERE, LIVE HERE PROGRAM.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Employees.
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. S. B. No. 383 (RAISED) (File No. 243) AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING INTERNSHIPS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Planning and Development.
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. Substitute for S. B. No. 218 (RAISED) (File No. 109) AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARIES.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Public Health.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE. Substitute for S. B. No. 13 (RAISED) (File No. 27) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES.
GENERAL LAW. Substitute for S. B. No. 270 (RAISED) (File No. 239) AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS PLACED ON FOOT OF THE CALENDAR
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were placed on the foot of the calendar:
HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT. S. B. No. 242 (RAISED) (File No. 70) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE RELEASE OF FACULTY FROM CERTAIN TEACHING REQUIREMENTS.
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.
IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE COMMITTEES
Senator Looney of the 11th, moved immediate transmittal to the committee of all bills needing further action by the committee.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the Senate at 5: 40 p. m. adjourned subject to the call of the chair.