Bills Introduced in Session Year 2023

Senator Heather Somers of the 18th

 
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Hartford, CT 06106-1591
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 860-240-8800

Bills Introduced in Session Year 2023

Senator Heather Somers of the 18th

Address
Legislative Office Building
Room 3501
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone
 860-240-8800

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HB05001 AN ACT CONCERNING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. 
HB05042 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF GREYHOUND RACING AND SIMULCASTING OF OUT-OF-STATE GREYHOUND RACING IN THE STATE. 
HB05049 AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS CERTAIN CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. 
HB05223 AN ACT REQUIRING OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPERS TO ESTABLISH A COMPENSATION FUND. 
HB05404 AN ACT CONCERNING CAMPING IN STATE PARKS. 
HB06321 AN ACT CONCERNING INCREASED INVESTMENT IN ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM. 
HB06354 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GREEN JOBS CORPS PROGRAM. 
HB06434 AN ACT INCREASING BAIL FOR OFFENDERS WHO VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. 
HB06480 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP ON THE RESTORATION OF EEL GRASS. 
HB06484 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN HARVESTING OF HORSESHOE CRABS. 
HB06486 AN ACT CONCERNING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR TIRES. 
HB06569 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM AGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO MARRY. 
HB06599 AN ACT CONCERNING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 
HB06615 AN ACT CONCERNING DOG RACING. 
HB06642 AN ACT CONCERNING A TITLE IX COMPLIANCE TOOLKIT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. 
HB06669 AN ACT PROTECTING PATIENTS AND PROHIBITING UNNECESSARY HEALTH CARE COSTS. 
HB06692 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM GRANTS. 
HB06733 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES. 
HB06741 AN ACT IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS. 
HB06746 AN ACT CONCERNING WRONG-WAY DRIVING DETECTION AND PREVENTION. 
HB06768 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG REGULATION. 
HB06813 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SEABIRD AND SHOREBIRD PROTECTION PROGRAM. 
HB06903 AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS OF THE CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY. 
HB06914 AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FUNDS IN THE OPIOID AND TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE AS PART OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND VAPOR PRODUCTS. 
SB00002 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN. 
SB00003 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE PRIVACY, DATA AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS. 
SB00005 AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PROTECTIONS AGAINST AND RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 
SB00007 AN ACT STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR CONNECTICUT'S CONSUMERS OF ENERGY. 
SB00009 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. 
SB00073 AN ACT ESTABLISHING LOCAL REPRESENTATION ON THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL FOR LOCAL PROJECTS. 
SB00115 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HEALTH CARE ACADEMY PROGRAM. 
SB00164 AN ACT AUTHORIZING RECIPROCAL LICENSING FOR CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. 
SB00167 AN ACT CONCERNING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. 
SB00171 AN ACT ALLOWING PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE BIRTH CONTROL MEDICATION. 
SB00250 AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR TOURISM DISTRICTS. 
SB00251 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF STONINGTON. 
SB00264 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXCLUSION OF HABITUAL TRUANTS FROM THE CALCULATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM RATE. 
SB00270 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF GROTON. 
SB00271 AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION RECIPROCITY. 
SB00296 AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS TO BOROUGHS AND TAXING DISTRICTS FOR NIPS SOLD IN SUCH BOROUGH OR DISTRICT. 
SB00310 AN ACT AUTHORIZING SUNDAY HUNTING. 
SB00323 AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS FOR OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY. 
SB00332 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR DEMOLITION OF THE OLD ANNEX BUILDING IN PLAINFIELD AND CONSTRUCTION ON AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SITE. 
SB00337 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR MYSTIC AQUARIUM. 
SB00339 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A COMFORT STATION IN THE BOROUGH OF STONINGTON. 
SB00347 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE LUXURY TAX. 
SB00354 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD CARE CENTER IN GROTON. 
SB00355 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE FIREHOUSE OF VOLUNTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1. 
SB00360 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS. 
SB00377 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIALS' USE OF THE STATE-WIDE CENTRALIZED VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. 
SB00410 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY COACHES. 
SB00411 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR PHARMACISTS DISPENSING BLISTER PACK MEDICATIONS. 
SB00453 AN ACT PROHIBITING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM DISCLOSING TO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION OF FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. 
SB00461 AN ACT CONCERNING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES THAT MAY BE CLAIMED IN A SMALL CLAIMS ACTION. 
SB00506 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SOLAR PROJECTS. 
SB00507 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF STATE FOREST LAND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES PAYMENTS. 
SB00509 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRIBAL LAND TRUST STUDY TASK FORCE. 
SB00529 AN ACT REQUIRING THE AVAILABILITY OF A PROTECTIVE VEST OR APRON FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING AN X-RAY. 
SB00533 AN ACT ESTABLISHING IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO SEE A REFERRED PATIENT. 
SB00543 AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES. 
SB00546 AN ACT ESTABLISHING PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS FROM MOLD INFESTATION. 
SB00556 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND FUNERAL HOMES. 
SB00568 AN ACT REQUIRING A STATE-WIDE PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES REGARDING SUPPRESSION OF FIRES IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. 
SB00573 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO HIRE ADDICTION SERVICES EXPERTS. 
SB00577 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE. 
SB00604 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES. 
SB00613 AN ACT CONCERNING WRONG-WAY DETECTION SYSTEMS AND WRONG-WAY DRIVING COUNTERMEASURES. 
SB00620 AN ACT CONCERNING A BANNER TO BE PLACED OVER U.S. ROUTE 1 IN THE TOWN OF MYSTIC. 
SB00653 AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER AND EMT COURSES. 
SB00654 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT STUDY. 
SB00655 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR THE VOLUNTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT. 
SB00656 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE WELCOME CENTER IN MYSTIC. 
SB00660 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN THE TOWNS OF STONINGTON AND GROTON. 
SB00661 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MEDICAL INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAM CURRICULUM. 
SB00663 AN ACT ALLOWING TRADESPEOPLE AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO CREDIT WORK EXPERIENCE TOWARD TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. 
SB00667 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRAINING OF STUDENTS TO BECOME PARAEDUCATORS. 
SB00673 AN ACT REQUIRING RECIPROCAL FISHING AGREEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE LANDINGS BY COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN WITH DISABILITIES. 
SB00674 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF LANDING QUOTAS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN. 
SB00675 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS AND ATTENDANT LICENSES. 
SB00676 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EEL GRASS RESTORATION WORKING GROUP. 
SB00677 AN ACT REQUIRING THE RESUBMISSION OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND BLUE PLAN. 
SB00683 AN ACT ELIMINATING A CHARGE ASSESSED TO END USE CUSTOMERS OF ELECTRIC SERVICES. 
SB00684 AN ACT SUSPENDING THE COMBINED PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGE. 
SB00687 AN ACT CONCERNING PHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY. 
SB00697 AN ACT INCREASING THE QUALIFYING INCOME THRESHOLDS FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME AND CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS. 
SB00698 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GRISWOLD HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELDS. 
SB00699 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER TOWER IN GRISWOLD. 
SB00700 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE THAT CROSSES FROM NORTH STONINGTON TO STONINGTON. 
SB00710 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. 
SB00713 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS. 
SB00731 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE REPAIRER REGISTRATION. 
SB00760 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO RESTORE AND RENOVATE A BOATHOUSE IN GROTON. 
SB00788 AN ACT CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR THE RURAL ROADS GRANT PROGRAM. 
SB00791 AN ACT DESIGNATING TAKE A BREAK FROM SOCIAL MEDIA DAY. 
SB00793 AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF METHODS TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS IN THE STATE. 
SB00823 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REPAIRS TO A COLLAPSED BUILDING IN STONINGTON. 
SB00833 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A BRIDGE IN STONINGTON. 
SB00854 AN ACT CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR BOROUGHS FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCESS. 
SB00864 AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE MURDER. 
SB00875 AN ACT PROHIBITING QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FROM SELF-PERFORMING WORK. 
SB00888 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEFENDANT'S COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL AND EARLY RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY. 
SB00900 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT TO ASSIST ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS. 
SB00959 AN ACT CONCERNING MOLD IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. 
SB00960 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CROWDING. 
SB00965 AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS OR DEAD TREES BY MUNICIPALITIES. 
SB00986 AN ACT PROTECTING MATERNAL HEALTH. 
SB01015 AN ACT PROHIBITING LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. 
SB01075 AN ACT CONCERNING HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. 
SB01088 AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS. 
SB01146 AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 
SB01165 AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION. 
SB01197 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. 
SB01200 AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL EDUCATION. 
SB01205 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. 
SB01210 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES CONCERNING RURAL HEALTH. 
SB01228 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE. 
SB01231 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEFENDANT'S COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL AND EARLY RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY.