JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Senate was called to order at 2: 19 p. m. , Senator Harp of the 10th in the Chair.
The prayer was offered by Acting Chaplain, Sarah L. Hamby of Pomfret, Connecticut.
The following is the prayer:
Guard well you lips, for none can know what evils, from the tongue may flow; what guilt, what grief may be incurred by one, incautious, evil word a word from your mouth speaks volumes about your heart. Amen
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.
APPROPRIATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 142 (RAISED) (File No. 464) AN ACT INCREASING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CONNECTICUT HOME-CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY.
APPROPRIATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 284 (RAISED) (File No. 467) AN ACT CREATING A CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION TASK FORCE.
APPROPRIATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 287 (RAISED) (File No. 468) AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL PHARMACIES.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 377 (RAISED) (File No. 470) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES PROVIDING PUBLIC HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 378 (RAISED) (File No. 461) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 379 (RAISED) (File No. 471) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES COMMISSION.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 380 (RAISED) (File No. 462) AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS OTHER THAN THE GENERAL FUND.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 381 (RAISED) (File No. 472) AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. Substitute for S. B. No. 415 (RAISED) (File No. 456) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM, WATER CONSERVATION AND THE OPERATIONS OF THE CLEAN ENERGY FINANCE AND INVESTMENT AUTHORITY.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 22 (File No. 459) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 341 (RAISED) (File No. 469) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS STATUTES.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 426 (RAISED) (File No. 473) AN ACT CONCERNING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS DATA SHARING.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 427 (RAISED) (File No. 474) AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION OF PHARMACY AND VALIDATING A REFERENDUM.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 429 (RAISED) (File No. 475) AN ACT CONCERNING THE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRACTS RESERVED FOR MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 286 (RAISED) (File No. 460) AN ACT EXEMPTING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT OFFER FREE COURSES TO INMATES FROM STATE CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. S. B. No. 430 (RAISED) (File No. 476) AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 437 (RAISED) (File No. 458) AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO ELECTIONS LAWS.
JUDICIARY. S. B. No. 141 (RAISED) (File No. 463) AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR SAFETY ZONES.
JUDICIARY. Substitute for S. B. No. 180 (RAISED) (File No. 465) AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES ON EMPLOYERS FOR REFUNDS OF WAGES IN EXCHANGE FOR FURNISHING EMPLOYMENT.
JUDICIARY. S. B. No. 194 (RAISED) (File No. 466) AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSTPONEMENT OF JURY DUTY FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS.
MATTERS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE
FAVORABLE REPORTS OF THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE
The following favorable reports were received from the Joint Standing Committee indicated, the bills were read the second time and tabled for the calendar.
NO NEW FILE
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 75 (RAISED) (File No. 24) AN ACT CONCERNING A "CONNECTICUT-MADE" MARKETING CAMPAIGN.
APPROPRIATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 97 (RAISED) (File No. 17) AN ACT CONCERNING BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 98 (RAISED) (File No. 18) AN ACT CONCERNING DEDUCTIBLES AND GUIDELINES FOR COLONOSCOPIES.
APPROPRIATIONS. S. B. No. 213 (RAISED) (File No. 74) AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET ACCESS FOR REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.
APPROPRIATIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 236 (RAISED) (File No. 121) AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS.
APPROPRIATIONS. 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. S. B. No. 14 (RAISED) (File No. 7) AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WEEK.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 29 (File No. 43) AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 30 (File No. 195) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING HUMAN SERVICES.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 67 (RAISED) (File No. 156) AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE BANKING STATUTES.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 190 (RAISED) (File No. 194) AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORDS AND TENANTS REGARDING BED BUG INFESTATION.
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS. Substitute for S. B. No. 346 (RAISED) (File No. 242) AN ACT CREATING A REGIONAL COMPOSTING FACILITY SITING TASK FORCE.
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. Substitute for S. B. No. 77 (RAISED) (File No. 46) AN ACT CONCERNING AN UNEMPLOYED ARMED FORCES MEMBER SUBSIDIZED TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. S. B. No. 289 (RAISED) (File No. 125) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLLS FOR THE EXTENSION OF ROUTE 11.
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING. S. B. No. 326 (RAISED) (File No. 132) AN ACT CONCERNING MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.
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
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 224 (RAISED) (File No. 329) AN ACT INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 292 (RAISED) (File No. 332) AN ACT ALIGNING CONNECTICUT'S INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
HUMAN SERVICES. S. B. No. 393 (RAISED) (File No. 337) AN ACT CONCERNING REPAYMENT OF STATE AID BY A RECIPIENT WHOSE DEATH IS CAUSED BY THE STATE'S NEGLIGENCE.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 412 (RAISED) (File No. 340) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL BOARD AND COMMISSION HEARINGS.
EDUCATION. S. B. No. 185 (RAISED) (File No. 363) AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARENTS OF STUDENT ATHLETES ABOUT CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES.
HUMAN SERVICES. Substitute for S. B. No. 392 (RAISED) (File No. 375) AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT.
JUDICIARY. Substitute for S. B. No. 442 (RAISED) (File No. 412) AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF URBAN YOUTH DELINQUENCY AND VIOLENCE.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Appropriations
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.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
ENVIRONMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Environment.
PUBLIC HEALTH. Substitute for S. B. No. 274 (RAISED) (File No. 365) AN ACT CONCERNING CHEMICALS OF CONCERN TO CHILDREN.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 440 (RAISED) (File No. 377) AN ACT CONCERNING PHOSPHOROUS REDUCTION IN STATE WATERS.
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.
BANKS. Substitute for S. B. No. 360 (RAISED) (File No. 267) AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY TASK FORCE.
ENVIRONMENT. S. B. No. 313 (RAISED) (File No. 368) AN ACT CONCERNING START-UP FARMERS WHO ARE VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
GENERAL LAW. S. B. No. 271 (RAISED) (File No. 240) AN ACT CONCERNING THE LIQUOR CONTROL ACT.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 344 (RAISED) (File No. 370) AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 441 (RAISED) (File No. 378) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR MUNICIPAL SEWERAGE SYSTEMS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE, REVENUE AND BONDING
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 251 (RAISED) (File No. 122) AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS' JOBS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
GENERAL LAW
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on General Law.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 92 (RAISED) (File No. 326) AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL AND COLLECTION OF UNUSED MEDICATION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections.
JUDICIARY. Substitute for S. B. No. 308 (RAISED) (File No. 333) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUSINESS DATA COLLECTION CENTER.
LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. S. B. No. 329 (RAISED) (File No. 133) AN ACT CONCERNING A SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING CONTRACTORS.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
JUDICIARY
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matters were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 403 (RAISED) (File No. 409) AN ACT CONCERNING LOW-PROFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 83 (RAISED) (File No. 262) AN ACT AUTHORIZING BOW AND ARROW HUNTING ON SUNDAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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. 407 (RAISED) (File No. 376) AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE DEBTS.
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.
EDUCATION. Substitute for S. B. No. 1 (COMM) (File No. 400) AN ACT CONCERNING JOBS AND THE ECONOMY.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Planning and Development.
ENVIRONMENT. Substitute for S. B. No. 348 (RAISED) (File No. 336) AN ACT CONCERNING WATER CONSERVATION.
BUSINESS ON THE CALENDAR
MATTER REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC HEALTH
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the following matter was referred to the Committee on Public Health.
COMMERCE. Substitute for S. B. No. 405 (RAISED) (File No. 411) AN ACT CONCERNING TARGETED HEALTH AREAS.
IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE COMMITTEES
Senator Looney of the 11th, moved for immediate transmittal to the Committees all bills requiring further action by the Committees.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Looney of the 11th, the Senate at 2: 39 p. m. adjourned subject to the call of the chair.