Bills Introduced in Session Year 2023

Representative Travis Simms of the 140th

 
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Hartford, CT 06106-1591

Bills Introduced in Session Year 2023

Representative Travis Simms of the 140th

Address
Legislative Office Building
Room 4000
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone
 860-240-8585
Email
 Travis.Simms@cga.ct.gov
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HB05001 AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. 
HB05003 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES. 
HB05033 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. 
HB05053 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL AIRCRAFT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES. 
HB05160 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HABITUATION OF BLACK BEARS. 
HB05221 AN ACT CONCERNING NOISE LIMITS ON OFFSHORE WIND FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND JOB CREATION FACTORS IN THE PROCUREMENT OF WIND ENERGY. 
HB05222 AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS IN THE PROCUREMENT OF WIND ENERGY. 
HB05223 AN ACT REQUIRING OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPERS TO ESTABLISH A COMPENSATION FUND. 
HB05250 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MUNICIPALITIES FOR COSTS RELATED TO REMOVAL OF PFAS FROM FIRE APPARATUS. 
HB05323 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF HUSKY HEALTH BENEFITS TO ALL INCOME-ELIGIBLE PERSONS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS. 
HB05342 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESUMPTION OF JOINT CUSTODY IN MATTERS INVOLVING THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD. 
HB05453 AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH CARE INSURERS FROM RETROACTIVELY DENYING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. 
HB05457 AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATION FOR SENTENCES BASED ON OR ENHANCED DUE TO A MARIJUANA OFFENSE. 
HB05485 AN ACT CONCERNING A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ESTABLISHING A HUSKY FOR ALL, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE FINANCING SYSTEM. 
HB05495 AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE USE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK AND RESPOND TO OPIOID OVERDOSES. 
HB05503 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NAME OF THE THAMES RIVER. 
HB05505 AN ACT STUDYING THE USE OF HYBRID TRAINS ON THE METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD. 
HB05506 AN ACT ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES TO GOVERN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS. 
HB05508 AN ACT CONCERNING NEW RAIL CARS ON THE WATERBURY BRANCH OF THE METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAILROAD. 
HB05532 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FREE STUDENT MEALS. 
HB05539 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE CANNABIS OMBUDSMAN WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 
HB05540 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. 
HB05549 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 
HB05550 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 
HB05553 AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM. 
HB05556 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE NEED FOR AND IMPACT OF STANDARDIZED EXAMINATIONS. 
HB05564 AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S CLIMATE FUTURE. 
HB05570 AN ACT CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. 
HB05574 AN ACT EXEMPTING VETERANS FROM THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE. 
HB05576 AN ACT CONCERNING THE WAIVING OF FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR VETERANS. 
HB05577 AN ACT CONCERNING SURPLUS FOOD DONATION AND ESTABLISHING FOOD COMPOSTING REQUIREMENTS. 
HB05592 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF OLD-GROWTH AND MATURE FORESTS IN THE STATE. 
HB05594 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES. 
HB05596 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT FOOD POLICY COUNCIL. 
HB05623 AN ACT PROHIBITING ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES FROM RECOVERING LOBBYING COSTS FROM RATEPAYERS. 
HB05634 AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS. 
HB05673 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REFORMATION OF CERTAIN TAXES AND TAX EQUITY. 
HB05718 AN ACT CONCERNING VOTING RIGHTS OF CERTAIN PROTECTED CLASSES. 
HB05727 AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS. 
HB05759 AN ACT PROMOTING NUTRITIONAL HEALTH OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE BENEFICIARIES BY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MULTIVITAMINS ON ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARDS. 
HB05795 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING JUSTICE. 
HB05971 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF COMPOSITE MOTOR VEHICLES. 
HB05974 AN ACT CONCERNING FARE-FREE PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORTATION. 
HB05996 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE AMISTAD. 
HB06109 AN ACT CONCERNING TENANTS' RIGHTS. 
HB06397 AN ACT CONCERNING ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS. 
HB06427 AN ACT CONCERNING UNAUTHORIZED OR FORCED INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURES. 
HB06546 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING WRONG-WAY DRIVING COUNTERMEASURES. 
HB06554 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CERTAIN HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE PROGRAMS. 
HB06569 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM AGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO MARRY. 
HB06606 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS MADE FROM POLYSTYRENE. 
HB06633 AN ACT CONCERNING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLANS FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. 
HB06656 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE TEST AND ON-THE-ROAD SKILLS TEST FOR AN OPERATOR'S LICENSE AND THE RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF DRIVER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. 
HB06657 AN ACT CONCERNING NONCONSENSUAL TOWING. 
HB06664 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE AND ESTABLISHING THE MIRA DISSOLUTION AUTHORITY. 
HB06691 AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARD ACCESS TO HOME EQUITY LINES OF CREDIT. 
HB06701 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS OF LIMITED INCOME. 
HB06715 AN ACT CONCERNING CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE IN THE FIRST DEGREE. 
HB06734 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF PSILOCYBIN. 
HB06738 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPASSIONATE OR MEDICAL PAROLE AND CREDITS AWARDED FOR RELEASE DURING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND SENTENCE COMMUTATIONS BY THE BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES. 
HB06746 AN ACT CONCERNING WRONG-WAY DRIVING DETECTION AND PREVENTION. 
HB06784 AN ACT CONCERNING NONCOMPLIANT LANDLORDS. 
HB06787 AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATION OF SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN CANNABIS-RELATED OFFENSES. 
HB06817 AN ACT CONCERNING A TEMPORARY PERMIT TO CARRY A PISTOL OR REVOLVER, A RESPONSE PLAN FOR A MASS SHOOTING EVENT, AND THE POSTING OF A PERSON'S RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH OWNING, POSSESSING AND CARRYING A FIREARM. 
HB06854 AN ACT CONCERNING THE COORDINATION OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND ESTABLISH TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE LOCATION OF GROCERY STORES IN FOOD DESERTS. 
HB06895 AN ACT CONCERNING FIREARMS AND STREET TAKEOVERS. 
HB06896 AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD. 
HB06898 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE JUUL LABS SETTLEMENT. 
HB06901 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. 
HB06916 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CORRECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 
HB06918 AN ACT CONCERNING ERASURE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS. 
HJ00034 RESOLUTION CONCERNING CERTAIN WITCHCRAFT CONVICTIONS IN COLONIAL CONNECTICUT. 
SB00001 AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY IN EDUCATION. 
SB00004 AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S PRESENT AND FUTURE HOUSING NEEDS. 
SB00023 AN ACT CONCERNING OPIOIDS. 
SB00024 AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S PROGRAM PROVIDING HOUSING SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES. 
SB00034 AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF RESOURCES A COMMUNITY SPOUSE OF AN INSTITUTIONALIZED MEDICAID RECIPIENT MAY RETAIN. 
SB00050 AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR SURGE CAPACITY FOR EMERGENCY ROOMS, HOSPITALS AND NURSING CARE FACILITIES. 
SB00100 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ACCOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO TOWNS THAT NEED PFAS TESTING AND REMEDIATION. 
SB00133 AN ACT CONCERNING UNANNOUNCED CLOSURES OF RETAIL PHARMACIES. 
SB00138 AN ACT CONCERNING RENT STABILITY AND NO-FAULT EVICTIONS. 
SB00144 AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES. 
SB00145 AN ACT CONCERNING INTERROGATION TACTICS USED ON JUVENILES. 
SB00146 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN CONTACT WITH OR UNDER THE CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF A PEACE OFFICER. 
SB00150 AN ACT INCREASING ENFORCEMENT OF SAFETY CODES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES. 
SB00152 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF WAREHOUSE WORKERS. 
SB00156 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPENDITURES FROM THE HEALTHY HOMES FUND. 
SB00161 AN ACT REPEALING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PROBATE COURT ISSUE AN ORDER ALLOWING A PATIENT TO RECEIVE SHOCK THERAPY WHEN A PATIENT IS INCAPABLE OF GIVING INFORMED CONSENT. 
SB00162 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PSYCHOSIS TASK FORCE TO STUDY BARRIERS TO ADEQUATE AND EARLY TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSIS IN CHILDREN. 
SB00163 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF MEDICAL RECORDS BETWEEN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. 
SB00169 AN ACT STRENGTHENING SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. 
SB00179 AN ACT CONCERNING PREFERRED ADMISSION FOR GRADUATES OF AN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER. 
SB00181 AN ACT CODIFYING THE RULINGS OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS. 
SB00182 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TAKING OF LAND PREVIOUSLY INTENDED FOR USE AS A PARK OR FOR OTHER RECREATIONAL OR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES. 
SB00184 AN ACT REQUIRING SITE-NEUTRAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR CERTAIN COVERED HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS. 
SB00185 AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURERS FROM AUTOMATICALLY DOWN-CODING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS AND REQUIRING THAT HEALTH INSURERS PROVIDE JUSTIFICATION FOR DOWN-CODING A HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIM. 
SB00186 AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SILVER SNEAKERS PROGRAM. 
SB00198 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY SHUTOFF MORATORIUM AND PAYMENT TERMS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY CUSTOMERS. 
SB00202 AN ACT CONCERNING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLAR PANELS AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. 
SB00204 AN ACT CONCERNING A SALARY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DEMENTIA. 
SB00207 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY PAYMENT PLANS DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY. 
SB00210 AN ACT CONCERNING FEDERAL HOUSING CHOICE PROGRAM VOUCHERS. 
SB00211 AN ACT CONCERNING FAIR SHARE HOUSING PLANS FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND SUMMARY PROCESS ACTIONS. 
SB00212 AN ACT REQUIRING CONDOMINIUM RESERVE FUND ALLOCATIONS. 
SB00213 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS AND THE REDUCTION OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CONTAMINATION. 
SB00214 AN ACT CONCERNING FLOOD MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FOR CLIMATE CHANGE. 
SB00215 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VACANT PROPERTY TAX. 
SB00216 AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF FAIR RENT COMMISSIONS. 
SB00217 AN ACT CREATING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OPERATIONS. 
SB00218 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEARN HERE, LIVE HERE PROGRAM. 
SB00220 AN ACT ENSURING EACH INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE IMPLEMENTS ITS POLICY CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF OPIOID ANTAGONISTS ON CAMPUS. 
SB00221 AN ACT CONCERNING DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES. 
SB00305 AN ACT CONCERNING HEATING EFFICIENCY IN NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR ALTERATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. 
SB00628 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NONEMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION OF ELDERLY PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CONFINED TO A STRETCHER. 
SB00630 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT. 
SB00631 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTIES FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING. 
SB00634 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL VETERANS SERVICES. 
SB00658 AN ACT CONCERNING FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER MORTGAGE LOANS FOR PROPERTIES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS. 
SB00785 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE FOOD ACCESS ADVOCATE. 
SB00885 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. 
SB00905 AN ACT CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS AND TOBACCO BARS. 
SB00926 AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD. 
SB00936 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. 
SB00937 AN ACT PROVIDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN CANCERS IN FIREFIGHTERS. 
SB00938 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS. 
SB00952 AN ACT CONCERNING PAROLE ELIGIBILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL SERVING A LENGTHY SENTENCE FOR A CRIME COMMITTED BEFORE THE INDIVIDUAL REACHED THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE AND CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS ERASURE. 
SB00956 AN ACT REQUIRING DISCHARGE STANDARDS REGARDING FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME FACILITY. 
SB00961 AN ACT CONCERNING CARBON-FREE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHING OTHER SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. 
SB00962 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF CERTAIN RODENTICIDES. 
SB00963 AN ACT CONCERNING NEONICOTINOIDS FOR NONAGRICULTURAL USE. 
SB00977 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURGERY AND MEDICAL SERVICES RELATED TO TREATMENT OF OBESITY. 
SB00979 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT HOME ENERGY LABEL AND THE TREE CANOPY OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES. 
SB01022 AN ACT REQUIRING POLICE OFFICERS TO INFORM DRIVERS OF THE PURPOSE OF A TRAFFIC STOP. 
SB01025 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY TASK FORCE. 
SB01053 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM. 
SB01062 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH OR IN THE CUSTODY OR CONTROL OF A PEACE OFFICER. 
SB01070 AN ACT CONCERNING PROSECUTORIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. 
SB01071 AN ACT CONCERNING DECEPTIVE OR COERCIVE INTERROGATION TACTICS. 
SB01083 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORTATION CARBON BUDGET FOR THE STATE. 
SB01117 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO PREVENT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND EXPANDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COUNCIL. 
SB01119 AN ACT CONCERNING BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE. 
SB01133 AN ACT CONCERNING CIRCUMSTANCES PRESENTING A SUBSTANTIAL RISK TO A CHILD'S HEALTH OR SAFETY. 
SB01134 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECRUITMENT OF LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR APPRENTICE PROSECUTOR POSITIONS. 
SB01145 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SECTOR SPECIFIC SUBTARGETS FOR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS. 
SB01147 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 
SB01194 AN ACT RELIEVING CERTAIN REGISTRANTS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SEX OFFENSE REGISTRY AND CLARIFYING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS TRANSFERRED INTO THIS STATE AND WHO RESIDE IN CONGREGATE CARE SETTINGS. 
SB01195 AN ACT ESTABLISHING SECONDARY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. 
SB01196 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED BETWEEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND THE USE OF BODY SCANNING MACHINES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES. 
SB01199 AN ACT CONCERNING EQUITY IN EDUCATION. 
SB01212 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAWS OF THIS STATE. 
SB01214 AN ACT CONCERNING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MUNICIPALITIES AND THE STATE SPENDING CAP. 
SB01216 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR STUDENT MEALS. 
SB01226 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE VOTING RIGHTS IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN R. LEWIS. 
SB01230 AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES. 
SB01231 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEFENDANT'S COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL AND EARLY RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY. 
SB01232 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.