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Substitute House Bill No. 5186
Substitute House Bill No. 5186
PUBLIC ACT NO. 97-310
AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives in General Assembly convened:
Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of
any special act, if any task force, created
pursuant to this act, has not met within thirty
days of the appointment of its full membership,
said task force shall cease to exist.
Sec. 2. (a) There is established a task force
to study and evaluate the general statutes
regarding the assessment of professional license
fees and shall make recommendations designed to
ensure such fees are comparable.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to finance, revenue
and bonding shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to finance, revenue and bonding, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 3. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of a standardized,
unified police pursuit policy within the state.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public safety, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 4. (a) There is established a task force
to study organically-grown products. The task
force shall: (1) Review and analyze the definition
of organically-grown agricultural products in the
state of Connecticut, pursuant to subdivision (19)
of section 21a-92 of the general statutes; (2)
review the recommendations of the United States
Department of Agriculture's National Organic
Program; and (3) review relevant legislation of
other states.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to the environment
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to the environment, in accordance with
the provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 5. (a) There is established a task force
to study a special tactical response unit within
the University of Connecticut Health Center Fire
Department. The proposed unit shall employ
firefighter/paramedics who are trained to respond
to and offer advanced life support services for a
variety of tactical and hazardous situations and
search and rescue operations.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public safety, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 6. (a) There is established a task force
to study credit card fraud in Connecticut. Such
task force shall study the need for legislation to
increase existing penalties and determine the need
for additional civil and administrative sanctions
for such fraud.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to banks shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to banks, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 7. (a) There is established a task force
to determine how to increase awareness of the
environmental and public health issues relating to
the use of pesticides.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to the environment
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to the environment, in accordance with
the provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 8. (a) There is established a task force
to study incentives for state officials and
employees to reduce state spending, including but
not limited to, requiring that state agency
managers (1) be evaluated annually on the steps
they have to take to reduce state spending while
maintaining services and (2) receive merit
increases that are based on the success of such
cost-cutting steps.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) Two
members appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives; (2) two members appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (3) One
member appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (4) one member appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
members appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; and (6) two members
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (7)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to government
administration shall serve as administrative staff
of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to government administration, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 9. (a) There is established a task force
to study the disclosure of genetic information.
Such study shall include an examination of
whether, and when, genetic information should be
disclosed to determine insurability or for other
related insurance purposes.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to insurance shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to insurance, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 10. (a) There is established a task force
to develop a quality workplace profile for
purposes of evaluating and prioritizing
competitive requests for economic development
loans and grants to businesses employing or
proposing to employ five hundred or more persons
within the state. Such study shall consider the
quality of workplace measures that include, but is
not limited to: (1) Compliance with state and
federal law; (2) fair wages and other
compensation; (3) adequate health care, pension,
savings and other retirement benefits; (4)
availability of employee education, training and
outplacement; (5) availability of flexible time,
child care and family leave; (6) workplace safety
plans, employee profit sharing opportunities and
practices; and (7) corporate reinvestment plans
and practices for employee productivity and job
security.
(b) The task force shall consist of fourteen
members as follows:
(1) The Commissioner of Economic Development,
or his designee;
(2) The Labor Commissioner, or his designee;
(3) The cochairs and ranking members of the
joint standing committees of the General Assembly
having cognizance of matters relating to commerce
and labor, or their designees;
(4) Two members designated by the Connecticut
State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and
(5) Two members designated by the Connecticut
Business and Industry Association.
(c) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(d) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall each select one of the
legislative members to act as cochairpersons of
the task force. Such chairpersons shall schedule
the first meeting of the task force, which shall
be held no later than sixty days after the
effective date of this section.
(e) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(f) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to labor and public employees and
commerce, in accordance with the provisions of
section 11-4a of the general statutes. The task
force shall terminate on the date that it submits
such report or January 1, 1998, whichever is
earlier.
Sec. 11. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of conducting elections
entirely by mail.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to government
administration and elections shall serve as
administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to elections, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 12. (a) There shall be a task force to
study the imposition of guidelines for visitation
schedules and child custody with respect to the
elimination of the terms "custody" and
"visitation" and replacement of such terms with
the concept of "parental responsibility plans",
requiring parents to address in detail the future
fulfilment of their parental responsibilities. The
study shall include consideration of the issues of
parental relocation, family violence,
enforceability of parental responsibility plans
and future dispute resolution mechanisms.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made within thirty days after the effective
date of this section. Any vacancy shall be filled
by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the
first meeting of the task force, which shall be
held within sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
(g) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
Sec. 13. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of establishing a
Connecticut Performance Review Division in the
Office of the Auditors of Public Accounts. Such
study shall include, but not be limited to, an
examination of similar entities in Texas and other
states.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two members appointed by the speaker of
the House of Representatives;
(2) Two members appointed by the president pro
tempore of the Senate;
(3) One member appointed by the majority
leader of the House of Representatives;
(4) One member appointed by the majority
leader of the Senate;
(5) Two members appointed by the minority
leader of the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two members appointed by the minority
leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (7)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to government
administration shall serve as administrative staff
of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to government administration, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 14. There is established a task force
comprised of the members of the Teachers'
Retirement Board to review (1) the cost to the
teachers' retirement system of various reductions
in the age and service eligibility requirements of
subsections (o) and (p) of section 10-183g of the
general statutes, concerning minimum monthly
benefits for certain retired members of the
system, and (2) the fiscal impact of various
adjustments to health insurance coverage for
retired members of the system. The board shall
submit findings and recommendations to the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to appropriations
and the budgets of state agencies not later than
February 11, 1998.
Sec. 15. (a) There is established a task force
to review the town aid road program and the local
capital infrastructure program as such programs
relate to local infrastructure.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to transportation
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to transportation, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 16. (a) There is established a task force
to study the future viability of mental health
centers as providers and managers of essential
clinical and supportive services to low income
persons with serious mental and addictive
disorders. Such study shall include, but not be
limited to: (1) An examination of the emergence of
managed care and its effect on the financing of
public sector behavioral health services; (2) the
increasing emphasis on management and delivery of
state-funded services in the private sector; (3)
the unique organization of New Haven's mental
health and substance abuse services and the
potential inability of the Connecticut Mental
Health Center, as currently structured, to
continue in its role as New Haven's largest public
sector behavioral health care provider; (4) the
potential inability of other mental health
centers, as currently structured, to provide
needed services; and (5) whether to establish one
or more public corporations to govern mental
health centers, and the structure such a public
corporation should take.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or
(7) of subsection (b) of this section may be a
member of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this act. Any vacancy shall be
filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public health
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public health, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 17. (a) There is established a task force
to study the petroleum gross earnings tax. The
task force shall analyze a revenue neutral way of
changing the method of calculating the petroleum
gross earnings tax imposed under section 12-587 of
the general statutes to determine the fiscal
effect of modifying the tax from tax based on
gross receipts to one based on the gallons sold.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to finance, revenue
and bonding shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to finance, revenue and bonding, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 18. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of granting a property
tax exemption for residential dwellings near
Tweed-New Haven Airport. Such study shall examine
properties in the immediate vicinity of Tweed-New
Haven airport located in New Haven and East Haven.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to finance, revenue
and bonding shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to finance, revenue and bonding, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 19. (a) There is established a task force
to study performance evaluation as a means of
improving existing state budget review and
decision-making. The task force shall examine (1)
performance evaluation methodologies utilized in
other states and (2) how such methodologies can be
incorporated into existing state budget review and
decision-making procedures.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to appropriations,
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to appropriations, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 20. (a) There is established a task force
to study access to long-term care facilities. Such
study shall include, but not be limited to, an
examination of: (1) Access to long-term care
facilities in the different geographic areas of
the state; (2) the difficulties individuals face
in obtaining access to long-term care facilities
due to their payment sources; and (3) the
difficulties individuals face obtaining access to
long-term care facilities due to their medical
diagnoses. If such study reveals difficulties in
access, the task force shall examine the effects
of statutory and regulatory provisions pertaining
to access to long-term care facilities. Such task
force shall also examine the need and demand for
long-term care facilities.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made not later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held not
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the select
committee on aging shall serve as administrative
staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the select committee on aging,
in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a
of the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 21. (a) There is established a task force
to study regulations concerning community antenna
television companies. The task force shall
consider the necessity and appropriate level of
such regulations where effective competition among
such companies exists. The study shall determine
the feasibility of streamlining and eliminating
existing laws and regulations to ensure the public
realizes the benefits of competition in the cable
industry.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) Two
members appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives; (2) two members appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (3) one
member appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (4) one member appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
members appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; and (6) two members
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to energy and
technology shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to energy and technology, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 22. (a) There is established a task force
to study issues relative to transportation
services offered by regional education service
centers. Such study shall include, but not be
limited to, an examination of competitive
disadvantages placed on private school
transportation providers as a result of such
services.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to education shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to education, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 23. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of (1) establishing
programs in distressed urban neighborhoods to
provide incentives for residents to remain in the
designated neighborhood including, but not be
limited to, partial or complete personal income
tax exemptions; incentives to employers to hire
residents of the designated eligible neighborhood
such as credits against the corporation business
tax in proportion to the number of neighborhood
residents who are full-time employees of the
business; job training; and transportation
assistance and health insurance assistance. Such
study shall consider eligibility criteria for
neighborhoods including a limit on the number of
qualifying neighborhoods to one per major
metropolitan area and requirements with respect to
ongoing concentrated rehabilitation or community
development in the neighborhood and shall further
consider the periodic review of eligible
neighborhoods for the program; (2) establishing
state tax strategies, such as "sales tax-free
zones", broadening participation by distressed
municipalities in an expanded urban jobs program,
and creation of other mechanisms to encourage
business location, expansion and job training in
distressed areas; and (3) establishing tax
incentives to encourage economic development in
targeted distressed urban areas.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to commerce, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 24. (a) There is established a task force
to study the Nursing Home Ombudsman Office,
established pursuant to chapter 319aa of the
general statutes. Said task force shall study: (1)
Methods of ensuring the independence and
accountability of the office; (2) possible
conflicts of interest issues that may arise due to
placement of said office within the Department of
Social Services and means of resolving any such
conflicts; (3) methods of supervision of said
office staff, including the regional ombudsman and
the State Ombudsman; (4) the possible structures
for regionalization of said office; (5) the
operation of said office's resources regarding
systemic advocacy and the representation of
individual nursing home residents, including
residents who are neglected, abused, or unable to
speak for themselves; (6) the relationship to be
maintained with the designated state unit on
aging; and (7) interaction of said office with
other state agencies. Said task forces shall
consider compliance with the Older Americans Act
in relation to each issue studied and any
recommendations made by said task force shall be
in compliance with said act.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations, including a recommendation of an
organizational placement for said office which
offers the least conflict of interest, least
potential for conflict of interest and least
conflict with said office's mission, to the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
and aging, in accordance with the provisions of
section 11-4a of the general statutes. The task
force shall terminate on the date that it submits
such report or January 1, 1998, whichever is
earlier.
Sec. 25. (a) There is established a task force
to study the issue of Provider Sponsored
Organizations. The task force study shall include,
but not be limited to, the emergence of provider
based risk bearing entities in the health care
marketplace and shall make recommendations
regarding an appropriate regulatory framework to
accommodate their development in Connecticut. The
study shall examine the impact of increased
competition in this marketplace and the potential
impact on the cost, quality and access to health
care in the state. The task force shall consider
organizational and financial reserve requirements
as well as appropriate state agency or agencies
for oversight.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public health
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public health, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 26. (a) There is established a task force
to study nursing home issues. Such study shall
include, but not be limited to, an examination of:
(1) The financial viability of the nursing home
industry; (2) nursing home access and utilization;
(3) rates or reimbursement; (4) information and
data collection; (5) levels of care provided by
nursing home facilities, including, but not
limited to, intermediate care, skilled nursing
care, chronic and convalescent care and rest home
with nursing supervision care; (6) quality
assurance; and (7) the impact of Medicaid managed
care on nursing home care and services.
(b) The task force shall consist of:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to human services, public health
and aging, in accordance with the provisions of
section 11-4a of the general statutes. The task
force shall terminate on the date that it submits
such report or January 1, 1998, whichever is
earlier.
Sec. 27. (a) There is established a task force
to consider development of a policy for assessing
problems of groundwater pollution in a manner
which provides comprehensive protection to an
entire watershed region and emphasizes regional
wastewater treatment facilities where such
facilities will more efficiently prevent
contamination of groundwater resources by
residential subsurface sewage disposal systems.
Such task force shall develop findings and
recommendations for enhancing public efforts at
groundwater protection which are consistent with
such a policy.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than sixty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than ninety days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to the environment
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than February 15, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to the environment, in accordance with
the provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 28. (a) There is established a task force
to study legislative initiatives to encourage high
technology development, investment banking and
cluster based economic development in Connecticut.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to commerce and finance, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 29. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of refinancing the
state's long-term debt. The study shall include
options with regard to bonding and other alternate
financing plans.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to finance, revenue
and bonding shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to finance, revenue and bonding, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 30. (a) There is established a task force
to study the impact and effectiveness of
decreasing fines for speeding infractions and
violations and increasing the speed limit on state
highways. The study shall include the following,
but not limited to, a review of the current
enforcement of speeding violations, the number of
speeding infractions that are contested, the
amount of revenue raised from the payment of
speeding fines, and the effect of decreasing such
fines.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 31. (a) There is established a task force
to study public and private shooting ranges and
their relationship to local communities. The study
shall include a review of existing nuisance laws.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committees of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to public safety, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 32. (a) There is established a task force
to study the feasibility of offering special
benefits to paid municipal fire fighters disabled
by cancer. The task force study shall include, but
not be limited to, (1) the incidence of
occupational cancer in fire fighters, (2) links
between cancers and exposures to carcinogens and
other cancer-causing substances in the course of
employment, and (3) the costs and funding of
special benefits for fire fighters.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to Labor and Public
Employees shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Labor and Public Employees, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 33. (a) There is established a task force
to study the hazards of truss construction as it
relates to fire fighters and emergency personnel
and report on methods to identify buildings
incorporating truss style construction. The task
force study shall include, but not be limited to,
(1) the incidence of injury to fire fighters and
emergency personnel caused by fires in structures
incorporating truss construction, (2) an
examination of laws in other states, and (3) the
feasibility of placing placards or other devices
on structures incorporating truss style
construction to alert fire fighters or emergency
personnel to potential hazards.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to Public Safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Public Safety, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 34. (a) The Secretary of the Office of
Policy and Management shall study the feasibility
of The University of Connecticut program competing
in Division IA and of building an open air
football facility suitable for such a program,
shall develop a preliminary project plan, if
applicable, and shall make a report to the
Governor with his findings and recommendations not
later than September 15, 1997.
(b) The secretary's study shall include a
review of the program requirements that must be
met by The University of Connecticut football
program in order to be qualified to compete in
Division IA; the projected cost of complying with
such requirements; the stadium facility
requirements that must be met by The University of
Connecticut football program in order to be
qualified to compete in Division IA; alternative
sites for a stadium facility in the City of
Hartford and on, or in the vicinity of, The
University of Connecticut main campus; the
projected costs of obtaining land for a stadium
facility; the projected costs of constructing a
stadium facility; and alternative mechanisms for
financing the construction of a stadium facility.
Sec. 35. If the Secretary of the Office of
Policy and Management determines that The
University of Connecticut program competing in
Division IA and of building an open air football
facility suitable for such a program is feasible
or has a reasonable possibility of being made
feasible, he shall develop a preliminary project
plan for a stadium project as described in section
36 of this act, a preliminary economic model as
described in section 37 of this act, a preliminary
construction plan as described in section 38 of
this act and a preliminary operations plan as
described in section 39 of this act. The secretary
shall also submit recommendations for legislation
necessary to develop and implement final plans
with regard to these topics.
Sec. 36. (a) The preliminary project plans
shall include: (1) Proposed preliminary design for
the stadium, including land requirements, seating
capacity and configuration, which may include
provisions for premium seating and luxury boxes;
(2) proposed location for the stadium facility;
(3) proposed construction timetable; (4) proposed
budget for the project; (5) projected changes in
funding requirements for The University of
Connecticut football program in making the
transition to NCAA Division IA and after such
transition; and (6) the financing model specified
in section 37 of this act.
(b) With regard to the contributions required
from outside sources as identified in the
financing model, the plan shall include a
projected timetable for obtaining commitments for
contributions and the milestones which must be met
in order to continue with the implementation of
the project plan.
(c) The provisions and timetable in the
project plan shall be such that, if implemented,
it will permit The University of Connecticut to
make the required commitment to the Big East
Football Conference before December 31, 1997,
unless such deadline is extended by the
conference.
Sec. 37. The Secretary of the Office of Policy
and Management shall develop a preliminary
economic model for a University of Connecticut
stadium project. The model shall include, but is
not limited to: (1) A proposed project budget and
a timetable for construction of the stadium
facility; (2) an amount equivalent to the amount
paid by the Hartford Whalers Hockey Club to the
Connecticut Development Authority with respect to
an agreement whereby the Whalers cease playing in
the Hartford Civic Center after the 1996-1997
season; (3) a projection for the tax increment of
sales and use tax under chapter 219 of the general
statutes, the corporation business tax under
chapter 208 of the general statutes, the personal
income tax under chapter 229 of the general
statutes and the admissions tax under chapter 225
of the general statutes that would be realized as
a result of the construction and operation of the
stadium project; (4) a projection of net revenues
from the operation of the stadium facility and the
naming rights; (5) a projection of the net
reduction in original program expenses for
football operations at The University of
Connecticut after transition of The University of
Connecticut football program to a National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division IA; (6)
development of a financing model which shall take
into consideration the total project budget, the
timetable for construction, the amount of funds
available from the items listed in subdivisions
(2) to (5), inclusive, of this section, and which
identifies the additional funds required in order
to be able to finance the total project budget
over thirty years; and (7) recommendations with
regard to the possibility of establishing a
Challenge Gift Fund to encourage donations from
the private sector with an incentive in the form
of a challenge fund state grant, to be used in
furtherance of a football facility for The
University of Connecticut.
Sec. 38. The preliminary construction plan
shall recommend a structural and contractual
framework for design and construction of the
stadium facility. In developing such
recommendations the Secretary of the Office of
Policy and Management shall consider the
possibility of using a private developer in a
manner analogous to that described in section
32-380 et seq. of the general statutes.
Sec. 39. The preliminary operations plan shall
recommend a structural and contractual framework
for ownership and operation of the stadium
facility. In developing such recommendations the
Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management
shall consider the possibility of using a private
owner or leasing the entire facility to a private
operator in a manner analogous to that described
in section 32-380 et seq. of the general statutes.
Sec. 40. (a) There is established a task force
to study rearrest warrants. Such study shall
include, but not be limited to, an examination of:
(1) The number and type of outstanding rearrest
warrants, (2) the reasons for the failure of
defendants to appear for scheduled court
appearances, (3) improved methods for locating
persons named in rearrest warrants including the
exchange of information between agencies and the
cross-checking of agency databases, (4) the nature
and manner of the notice given to defendants of
scheduled court appearances and whether such
notice is adequate, (5) the criteria used by the
Office of the Bail Commission in determining the
terms and conditions of release from custody of
arrested persons, (6) the penalties established
under sections 53a-172 and 53a-173 for the offense
of failing to appear and whether such penalties
are appropriate, and (7) the feasibility of
authorizing the suspension of (A) professional or
occupational licenses or certificates issued by
the state, (B) motor vehicle operator's licenses,
or (C) public assistance benefits, of persons who
are subject to outstanding rearrest warrants.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 41. (a) There is established a task force
to study the appropriateness of all existing state
mandates as well as the level of state
reimbursement to municipalities.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to Planning and
Development shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Planning and Development, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 42. (a) There is established a task force
to study and produce recommendations for the
development of long-range oriented programs which
will serve to protect and enhance the independence
and dignity of those persons served by the
Department of Mental Retardation, and to study
ways to expand services for those individuals not
currently served by the department.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to Human Services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Public Health, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 43. (a) There is established a task force
to study and make recommendations concerning the
1993 Uninsured Motorists Act. The study shall
include, but not be limited to, the enforcement,
staffing and fiscal impact of that act.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to Insurance shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Insurance, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 44. (a) There is established a task force
to study the issue of requiring pre-marital
counseling as a condition to receiving a marriage
license.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 45. (a) There is established a task force
to study the attraction of aviation activities to
the state of Connecticut.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to transportation
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to transportation and commerce,
in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a
of the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 46. (a) There is established a task force
to study the availability and quality of public
transportation in the state of Connecticut. Such
study shall include buses and rail lines and focus
particularly on the barriers that inadequate bus
routes and schedules pose for people moving from
welfare to work.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to transportation and human
services, in accordance with the provisions of
section 11-4a of the general statutes. The task
force shall terminate on the date that it submits
such report or January 1, 1998, whichever is
earlier.
Sec. 47. (a) There is established a task force
to study the question of which department should
regulate continuing care retirement community
(CCRC) industry (Social Services, Insurance or
Banking); and whether additional regulations are
needed to protect residents or prospective
residents from financial loss.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to human services, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 48. (a) There is established a task force
to study the issues facing communities in this
state whose economies have become dependent on the
existence and operation of mills. Such study shall
include, but not be limited to, studying the
economic impact caused by the closure of those
mills. The study shall also examine the
feasibility of extending tax abatements,
enterprise corridor status and other economic
development incentives to mill towns in the state
of Connecticut.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to Commerce, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 49. (a) There is established a task force
to study child abuse in the state of Connecticut.
Such study shall include, but not be limited to:
Identifying statutory changes that need to be
addressed concerning risk of injury laws and
criminal sanctions regarding child abuse;
reviewing all protocol procedures used by the
Department of Children and Families regarding
investigations of abuse, follow-up activities and
administration of case records and the review of
cases; summarizing all training activities done by
said department, including training of staff,
social workers, mandated reporters, contracted
employees in community-based organizations and
police and recommending changes; recommending
formal protocols for the joint screening, intake
and assessment of child abuse and neglect
referrals by a team comprised of child protective
services, law enforcement and a community-based
organization; exploring ways of colocating child
protective services, law enforcement and
community-based organizations to support joint
screening, intake and assessment; developing
specific criteria for determining whether a valid
child abuse and neglect referral is to be managed
as a safety issue, involving principally child
protection services and law enforcement or a
family matter, involving mostly contracted,
community-based organizations, operating outside
the formal child protection system; recommending
ways of preventing child abuse; and reviewing the
mandate of the training academy and activities to
date and recommending changes as needed.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 50. (a) There is established a task force
to study beer keg registration. The task force
shall consider appropriate forms of keg
identification, including plastic tags, stick-on
labels and other methods of stamping or printing
information on beer kegs so as to enable the
Department of Consumer Protection and authorized
criminal justice agencies to readily determine the
place of purchase or the purchaser of such keg, or
both.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this act may be a member of
the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this act. Any vacancy shall be
filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this act.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to alcoholic
beverages shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to alcoholic beverages, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 51. (a) There is established a task force
to study the implementation of the provisions of
Article 29 of the amendments to the Constitution
of the State concerning the right of a crime
victim to notification of court proceedings.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 52. (a) There is established a task force
to study the compensation of judges, workers'
compensation commissioners and family support
magistrates. Such study shall include, but not be
limited to, an examination of the salary structure
and comparative responsibilities of judges,
workers, compensation commissioners and family
support magistrates and consideration of whether
any compensation adjustment should be linked with
the Consumer Price Index.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to judiciary, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 53. (a) There is established a task force
to study the effectiveness of the criminal
prohibition contained in section 53-289 of the
general statutes on (1) the resale of tickets to
entertainment events at a price greater than the
price fixed for admission, (2) whether the price
of tickets sold by ticket brokers could best be
controlled by regulation of the Department of
Consumer Protection, (3) whether the issues of
counterfeit tickets and misrepresentation as to
the value of tickets could best be controlled by
licensure and regulation by the Department of
Consumer Protection, (4) whether to regulate the
hiring of individuals by ticket brokers to
purchase tickets and (5) whether other states have
criminal prohibitions on the resale of tickets and
the effectiveness of those prohibitions.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committees of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to judiciary and
general law shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to judiciary and general law, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 54. (a) There is established a task force
to study the workers' compensation law in relation
to permitting the establishment of an alternative
system to resolve workers' compensation claims
through collectively bargained agreements, an
examination of chartering a not-for-profit mutual
workers' compensation company to underwrite
workers' compensation and provide employers' with
lower rates and better safety programs,
simplifying workers' compensation benefit
calculations, a review of workplace health and
safety programs to achieve specified training and
strengthen enforcement mechanisms, an examination
of the penalties for noncompliance with workers'
compensation laws and procedures, the
establishment of a new structure in workers'
compensation to provide for objective rate-setting
by actuarial organizations and to institute
stronger regulatory control and aggressive
training and education programs for employers and
workers.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to labor and public
employees shall serve as administrative staff of
the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to labor and public employees, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of
the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 55. (a) There is established a task force
to study and make recommendations regarding
corporate tax policy in Connecticut as it relates
to social service programs. Such study shall
include, but not be limited to, reporting
accountability to municipal and state level
governmental bodies, annual tax expenditures and
other pertinent accountability measures.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to human services and commerce,
in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a
of the general statutes. The task force shall
terminate on the date that it submits such report
or January 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 56. (a) There is established a task force
to study and make recommendations on the pooling
of funds for the provision of services to children
who are mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or at
placement risk. Such study shall include, but not
be limited to, a review of the current service
delivery system, including the provision of
services under Medicaid managed care, and shall
make recommendations on development of a system of
care for such children that is financed by funds
from the Departments of Children and Families,
Social Services, Education, Mental Retardation,
and Mental Health and Addiction Services. The task
force shall also make recommendations on the
pooling of funds from such departments.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to education, human services,
public health and appropriations, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 57. (a) There is established a task force
to review the effectiveness of tax credits, state
sponsored loan programs and discretionary tax
credits in economic development.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to commerce and finance, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 58. (a) There is established a task force
to review the infrastructure needs of the state
over the next ten years and make recommendations
with respect to the most cost-effective methods of
financing such public investments. The
infrastructure shall include, but not be limited
to, highways, roads, bridges, ports and mass
transit facilities and equipment.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Each member of the task force appointed
under subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive, of
subsection (b) of this section shall be a
recognized expert in public finance and
infrastructure investment.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) Not later than October 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to transportation, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or October 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 59. (a) There is established a task force
to study and develop a comprehensive plan for
handling matters relating to youth under the age
of nineteen. The task force shall be composed of
the Commissioners of Social Services, Education,
Health Services, and Children and Families, or
their designees; the director of the Commission on
Children; six persons who are members of the
General Assembly at the time of their appointment,
one appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate, one appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate, one appointed by the minority leader
of the Senate, one appointed by the speaker of the
House of Representatives, one appointed by the
majority leader of the House of Representatives
and one appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; one person from each
region of the state, each of whom shall be a
representative of a community-based youth service
agency or organization and each appointed by the
Commissioner of Social Services; one person under
the age of nineteen years, appointed by the
Commissioner of Children and Youth Services, from
each of the following towns: Hartford, Bridgeport,
New Haven, Stamford, New London, Meriden and
Waterbury; and one person from a nonprofit child
guidance clinic, appointed by the Commissioner of
Children and Families.
(b) The study of the task force shall include,
but not be limited to, the following: A
comprehensive plan for addressing youth issues
throughout the state, developing a system to
provide a permanent funding mechanism for youth
programs, designing a system for gang prevention
and intervention programs, the role of youth
service bureaus, local youth planning initiatives
and recreational activities.
(c) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(d) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(e) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(f) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(g) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(h) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public safety, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 60. (a) There is established a task force
to evaluate the effectiveness of the statutory
provisions governing affordable housing appeals,
to evaluate the current market for housing and the
availability of all affordable housing in the
state, to evaluate abuses of the affordable
housing appeals process, to evaluate the impact of
the affordable housing appeals process on
municipal planning and to recommend any remedies
and changes which would provide any local
community with an incentive to permit the
development of affordable housing consistent with
sound planning practice.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to housing shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to housing, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 61. (a) There is established a task force
to study whether the Riverfront Recapture project
should become a state park or whether other
sources should be used for maintenance and
operation, including the Metropolitan District
Commission or any abutting municipalities, or
both. Such task force shall also study river and
park development in north central Connecticut and
the extent of the development and progress of such
projects.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce shall
serve as administrative staff of the task force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committees
of the General Assembly having cognizance of
matters relating to commerce, in accordance with
the provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 62. (a) There is established a task force
to study funding and related issues regarding the
dial-a-ride program for senior citizens. The study
shall include the feasibility of expanding the
program, increasing accessibility to vehicles and
increasing public awareness of the program.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; and (6) two appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to human services, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 63. (a) There is established a task force
to study intergenerational planning in housing,
education, child development and leisure services.
Such task force shall examine: (1) Models of
intergenerational programs including, but not
limited to, elder volunteers in schools and
intergenerational urban planning; and (2) how
intergenerational planning may be incorporated
into services offered through state agencies.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) Two appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) two
appointed by the president pro tempore of the
Senate; (3) one appointed by the majority leader
of the House of Representatives; (4) one appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (5) two
appointed by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives; (6) two appointed by the minority
leader of the Senate; (7) the Commissioner of
Children and Families, or his designee; (8) the
Commissioner of Social Services, or her designee;
(9) the Executive Director of the Commission on
Aging, or his designee; (10) the Commissioner of
Education, or his designee; and (11) the Executive
Director of the Commission on Children.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to human services, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 64. (a) There is established a task force
to study issues related to state services for the
deaf and hearing impaired. Such study shall
include, but not be limited to: (1) The scope of
interpreter services for the deaf needed in the
state; (2) alternatives to existing methods of
interpreter service delivery; (3) the quality
assurance and licensing of interpreter services;
(4) the integration of job placement services with
existing state services; and (5) the effect of the
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act
on interpreter services in the state.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members: (1) The chairmen and ranking
members of the joint standing committee of the
General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to appropriations and the budgets of
state agencies, or their designees; (2) two deaf
persons appointed by the chairmen of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to appropriations
and the budgets of state agencies; (3) the
chairmen and ranking members of the joint standing
committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to human services,
or their designees; (4) two deaf persons appointed
by the chairmen of the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to human services; (5) the Labor
Commissioner, or his designee; (6) the
Commissioner of Social Services, or his designee;
(7) the Executive Director of the Commission on
the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, or his designee;
(8) the coordinator of interpreting services for
the Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired,
or his designee; (9) a representative of AFSCME;
(10) the president of the Connecticut Association
of the Deaf, or his designee; (11) the Director of
Career Education for the Deaf at Northwestern
Community College, or his designee; (12) a deaf
interpreter certified by the National Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired;
(13) two deaf members of the Commission on the
Deaf and Hearing Impaired; (14) two appointed by
the Governor; and (15) a representative of the
Office of Policy and Management.
(c) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(d) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairmen of the task
force from among the members of the task force.
Such chairmen shall schedule the first meeting of
the task force, which shall be held no later than
sixty days after the effective date of this
section.
(e) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to appropriations
and the budgets of state agencies shall serve as
administrative staff of the task force.
(f) Not later than November 17, 1997, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to appropriations and the budgets of
state agencies and human services, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or
November 17, 1997, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 65. The Commissioner of Public Health
shall study, in consultation with the Department
of Education, the feasibility of requiring the
certification of school nurses. On or before
February 1, 1998, the Commissioner of Public
Health shall submit a report of his findings and
recommendations, including recommendations for
legislation, if any, to the joint standing
committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public health.
Sec. 66. The State Comptroller shall conduct a
study of the feasibility of offering the health
insurance plan or plans procured pursuant to
subsection (a) of section 5-259 of the general
statutes to (1) small businesses, (2)
self-employed individuals, (3) Taft-Hartley health
and welfare funds, (4) any individual covered by a
group health insurance policy, as defined in
section 38a-469 of the general statutes, who
becomes ineligible for continued coverage under
such policy as a result of an injury compensable
under section 31-307 of the general statutes, (5)
any individual covered by a group health insurance
policy, as defined in section 38a-469 of the
general statutes, who become ineligible for
continued coverage under such policy as a result
of a death arising from an injury compensable
under section 31-306 of the general statutes, (6)
volunteer fire and ambulance corps/emergency
services personnel, high sheriffs and deputy
sheriffs, and (7) individuals with preexisting
health conditions. The study shall also assess the
feasibility of setting up a state-sponsored
insurance purchasing pool or pools to cover such
entities and individuals as an alternative to
allowing them to join the state employee health
plan. The State Comptroller shall report her
findings and recommendations to the General
Assembly on or before January 1, 1999.
Sec. 67. (a) The Commission on Children, in
consultation with the Commissioner of Children and
Families, the Connecticut Association of Foster
Care and Adoptive Parents and such private or
public individuals or agencies the commission
deems appropriate, shall conduct a study of foster
care in the state. The study shall evaluate foster
care as it pertains to assignment of parents to
children, visitation, transfer of children between
foster homes, removal from foster homes, the
shortage of foster parents and placement of
children in temporary facilities, including group
homes and residences, before permanent placement.
(b) On or before February 1, 1998, the
commission shall submit a report of its findings
and recommendations, including recommendations for
legislation, if any, to the select committee of
the General Assembly on children.
Sec. 68. (a) The Connecticut Energy Advisory
Board shall, in consultation with the Secretary of
the Office of Policy and Management, make
recommendations regarding the energy and
environmental ramifications of a permanent
shutdown of any nuclear generating power plant in
the state. Such study shall include, but not be
limited to, the impact to towns in which nuclear
generating facilities are located and neighboring
towns.
(b) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to energy.
Sec. 69. Section 32 of public act 96-245 is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
thereof:
(a) There [is established] SHALL CONTINUE TO
BE a task force to study payments to volunteer
fire companies for calls on limited access
highways. The task force shall review the status
and adequacy of current legislation, study the
cost of administering this program and recommend
ways to improve program administration.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) One
member appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives and one member appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (2) one
member appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (3) one member appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (4) one
member appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; and (5) one member
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(c) ANY MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE APPOINTED
UNDER SUBDIVISION (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) OR (6)
OF SUBSECTION (b) OF THIS SECTION MAY BE A MEMBER
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[(c)] (d) All appointments to the task force
shall be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
[(d)] (e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE JOINT
STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVING
COGNIZANCE OF MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY
SHALL SERVE AS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE TASK
FORCE.
[(e)] (g) Not later than January 1, [1997]
1998, the task force shall submit a report on its
findings and recommendations to the joint standing
committees of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety,
transportation and appropriations, in accordance
with the provisions of section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date that it submits such report or January
1, [1997] 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 70. Section 13 of public act 96-245 is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
thereof:
(a) There [is established] SHALL CONTINUE TO
BE a task force to study the impact of land
development upon water resources and to set
guidelines for land development at a level that
will protect property owners, future property
owners and owners of abutting property from risk
of limited water supplies due to overdevelopment,
particularly when the sole source of water is
individual artesian wells. In developing its
guidelines, the task force shall consider
topography and any historical data that may be
available regarding well failure rates.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) Two
members appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives and two members appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (2) two
members appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (3) two members
appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(4) two members appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives; (5) two members
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(6) the Commissioner of Environmental Protection,
or his designee; and (7) the Commissioner of
Public Health, or his designee.
(c) ANY MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE APPOINTED
UNDER SUBDIVISION (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) OR (6)
OF SUBSECTION (b) OF THIS SECTION MAY BE A MEMBER
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[(c)] (d) All appointments to the task force
shall be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
[(d)] (e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE JOINT
STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVING
COGNIZANCE OF MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH
SHALL SERVE AS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE TASK
FORCE.
[(e)] (g) Not later than January 1, [1997]
1998, the task force shall submit a report on its
findings and recommendations to the joint standing
committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to the public
health, in accordance with the provisions of
section 11-4a of the general statutes. The task
force shall terminate on the date that it submits
such report or January 1, [1997] 1998, whichever
is earlier.
Sec. 71. Section 8 of public act 96-245 is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
thereof:
(a) There [is established] SHALL CONTINUE TO
BE a task force to study bilingual education in
Connecticut. The task force shall evaluate: (1)
The process of identifying children of limited
English proficiency, (2) bilingual education
curriculum, including its development and
implementation, (3) professional development
programs and requirements relating to bilingual
education, (4) the effectiveness of bilingual
programs and (5) financial support of such
programs. Such study shall examine issues relating
to transitional bilingual as opposed to English as
a second language as opposed to immersion; exit
criteria and program expectations; school district
obligation; and outcome measures. Such study shall
also review and make comparisons with other
states' approaches to bilingual education.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) Two
members appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives and two members appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (2) one
member appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (3) one member appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (4) one
member appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; (5) one member appointed
by the minority leader of the Senate; (6) the
Commissioner of Education, or his designee; (7)
the Commissioner of Higher Education, or his
designee; (8) one member each designated by the
Connecticut Association of Bilingual-Bicultural
Education, the Connecticut Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages, the Connecticut
Association of Urban Superintendents, the
Connecticut Association of Schools and the
Connecticut Association of Boards of Education;
(9) two parents of school-age children from the
general public, who shall be appointed by the
speaker of the House of Representatives; and (10)
two parents of school-age children from the
general public, who shall be appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate.
(c) ANY MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE APPOINTED
UNDER SUBDIVISION (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) OR (6)
OF SUBSECTION (b) OF THIS SECTION MAY BE A MEMBER
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[(c)] (d) All appointments to the task force
shall be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
[(d)] (e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE JOINT
STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVING
COGNIZANCE OF MATTERS RELATING TO EDUCATION SHALL
SERVE AS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE TASK FORCE.
[(e)] (g) Not later than [February 1, 1997]
JANUARY 1, 1998, the task force shall submit a
report on its findings and recommendations to the
joint standing committee of the General Assembly
having cognizance of matters relating to
education, in accordance with section 11-4a of the
general statutes. The task force shall terminate
on the date it submits such report or [February 1,
1997] JANUARY 1, 1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 72. Section 19 of public act 96-245 is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu
thereof:
(a) There [is established] SHALL CONTINUE TO
BE a task force to study issues relating to (1)
the eligibility for state corporation business
income tax credits and municipal property tax
abatements of companies that expand their
workforce not by creating new jobs or making new
capital investments but by causing the net
relocation of employees from companies in other
municipalities or states, (2) the competition
between municipalities and between states for job
growth, (3) the creation of a multistate
commission to provide information, analysis and
recommendations to concurring states which will
assist them in making informed decisions when they
act in their roles as market participants to
prevent the harm caused to the welfare of their
residents by detrimental net relocations of
employment associated with significant transfers
or terminations of operations of establishments in
those states, and (4) the impact of tax policy on
the retention or loss of jobs.
(b) The task force shall consist of: (1) Two
members appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives and two members appointed by the
president pro tempore of the Senate; (2) one
member appointed by the majority leader of the
House of Representatives; (3) one member appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate; (4) one
member appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives; (5) one member appointed
by the minority leader of the Senate; (6) the
chairpersons and ranking members of the joint
standing committees of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce,
government administration and elections, finance,
revenue and bonding, and labor; and (7) two
members appointed by the Governor.
(c) ANY MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE APPOINTED
UNDER SUBDIVISION (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) OR (6)
OF SUBSECTION (b) OF THIS SECTION MAY BE A MEMBER
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[(c)] (d) All appointments to the task force
shall be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
[(d)] (e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force, from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE JOINT
STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVING
COGNIZANCE OF MATTERS RELATING TO COMMERCE SHALL
SERVE AS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE TASK FORCE.
[(e)] (g) Not later than January 1, [1997]
1998, the task force shall submit a report on its
findings and recommendations to the joint standing
committees of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to commerce and
labor and public employees, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date it submits such report or January 1, [1997]
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 73. Subsection (b) of section 12-376d of
the general statutes is repealed and the following
is substituted in lieu thereof:
(b) There shall be appointed, AS NECESSARY AND
as part of the State Commission on the Arts, an
advisory panel to consider the proposed acceptance
of any such work of art. The advisory panel shall
prepare a written statement as to acceptance or
rejection of any such work of art for the purposes
of this section. In each instance said panel shall
consist of eleven members, including the executive
director of the State Commission on the Arts and
two generally acknowledged experts as to the
particular type of visual art work under
consideration, as determined by said executive
director, with such appointments to be made by
said executive director and approved by the State
Commission on the Arts. In addition said advisory
panel shall include eight members of the General
Assembly, with two of such members appointed by
the president pro tempore of the Senate, one of
such members appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate, one of such members appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate, two of such members
appointed by the speaker of the House of
Representatives, one of such members appointed by
the majority leader of the House of
Representatives and one of such members appointed
by the minority leader of the House of
Representatives. UPON COMPLETION OF THE DUTIES
REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH
WORK OF ART, THE ADVISORY PANEL SHALL TERMINATE.
Sec. 74. Subsection (f) of section 13b-38a of
the general statutes is repealed and the following
is substituted in lieu thereof:
[(f) There is established a task force to
develop transportation management plans to ensure
compliance with the Clean Air Act amendments of
1990, P.L. 101-549. The purpose of the task force
shall be to develop various programs to be
implemented by employers who employ one hundred or
more employees to reduce traffic congestion and
improve traffic flow and air quality throughout
the state. The task force shall consider: (1)
Programs to be included in any transportation
management plan, which programs shall include, but
not be limited to, the programs specified in
subsection (d) of this section; (2) timetables for
the implementation of the plans; (3) financial
incentives for implementation of the plans or
penalties for employers who fail to comply with
the implementation of the plans; (4) methods to
ensure effective participation of employers
throughout the state in the development and
implementation of the plans; (5) the
identification and creation of funding mechanisms
to implement the plans; (6) guidelines for
monitoring the implementation of the plans and any
needed revisions to the plans; (7) the appropriate
role of municipalities, transit districts and
regional ride-sharing entities in the development
and the implementation of the plans and (8)
identification of any state laws or regulations
which may impede the implementation of the plans.
The task force shall be comprised of the
chairpersons and ranking members of the joint
standing committees on transportation and
environment, the Commissioners of Transportation,
Environmental Protection and Administrative
Services, or their designees, and the following
appointees: The Governor shall appoint one
representative from an employer who employs at
least one hundred employees, one representative
from a municipality, one representative from a
transit district or regional ride-sharing entity
and one public member; the president pro tempore
of the Senate shall appoint a representative from
an employer who employs at least one hundred
employees in an urban area of the state; the
majority leader of the Senate shall appoint a
representative from an employer who employs at
least one hundred employees in a rural or suburban
part of the state; the minority leader of the
Senate shall appoint a representative from an
employer who employs at least one hundred
employees in an urban part of the state; the
speaker of the House of Representatives shall
appoint a representative from an employer who
employs at least one hundred employees in a
suburban or rural part of the state; the majority
leader of the House of Representatives shall
appoint a representative from a group representing
business and industry and the minority leader of
the House of Representatives shall appoint a
representative from a municipality or regional
planning agency. The Governor's appointee
representing an employer who employs at least one
hundred employees shall organize and chair the
task force. The Department of Transportation shall
provide any necessary support staff or services
for the task force. The task force shall submit
its initial findings and recommendations to the
joint standing committee on transportation on or
before February 1, 1992, and annually thereafter
on January first until such time as the task force
determines that there is no longer a need for
continued reporting.]
(f) ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE
TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
PLANS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CLEAN AIR ACT
AMENDMENTS OF 1990, P.L. 101-549, ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL CEASE TO EXIST.
Sec. 75. Subsection (f) of section 12-62f of
the general statutes is repealed and the following
is substituted in lieu thereof:
(f) There is created a computer-assisted mass
appraisal systems advisory board. Said board shall
consist of seven Connecticut municipal assessors,
one each to be appointed by the Governor, the
president pro tempore, the majority leader and the
minority leader of the Senate and the speaker, the
majority leader and the minority leader of the
House of Representatives. The members shall choose
a chairman from the membership. Said board shall
have such powers and duties as are set forth in
subsection (b) of this section. ON THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ACT SAID BOARD SHALL CEASE TO EXIST.
Sec. 76. (a) There is established a task force
to study methods to reduce the cost of installing
automatic fire extinguishing systems in
residential homes, to increase public awareness of
and demand for such systems and to explore the
investment potential of such systems versus the
cost of initial installation of such systems for
the purpose of determining the long-range benefit
of such systems.
(b) The task force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) Two appointed by the speaker of the House
of Representatives;
(2) Two appointed by the president pro tempore
of the Senate;
(3) One appointed by the majority leader of
the House of Representatives;
(4) One appointed by the majority leader of
the Senate;
(5) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the House of Representatives; and
(6) Two appointed by the minority leader of
the Senate.
(c) Any member of the task force appointed
under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6)
of subsection (b) of this section may be a member
of the General Assembly.
(d) All appointments to the task force shall
be made no later than thirty days after the
effective date of this section. Any vacancy shall
be filled by the appointing authority.
(e) The speaker of the House of
Representatives and the president pro tempore of
the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the
task force from among the members of the task
force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first
meeting of the task force, which shall be held no
later than sixty days after the effective date of
this section.
(f) The administrative staff of the joint
standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to public safety
shall serve as administrative staff of the task
force.
(g) Not later than January 1, 1998, the task
force shall submit a report on its findings and
recommendations to the joint standing committee of
the General Assembly having cognizance of matters
relating to public safety, in accordance with the
provisions of section 11-4a of the general
statutes. The task force shall terminate on the
date that it submits such report or January 1,
1998, whichever is earlier.
Sec. 77. Special act 84-59, section 6 of
special act 88-80, as amended by special acts
89-24, 89-47 and 90-31, section 9 of public act
91-395, as amended by section 11 of public act
93-411, sections 2-110, 4-60d, 4-60e, 4a-62,
8-218h, 12-34d, 13b-38l, 19a-7b, 19a-125, 22a-187,
22a-187a, 25-32i, 32-6i, 32-245 and 32-246 of the
general statutes are repealed.
Sec. 78. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Vetoed July 8, 1997