Bills Introduced in Session Year 2025

Senator Heather Somers of the 18th

 
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Hartford, CT 06106-1591

Bills Introduced in Session Year 2025

Senator Heather Somers of the 18th

Address
Legislative Office Building
Room 3501
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone
 860-240-8800
Email
 Heather.Somers@cga.ct.gov
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HB05131 AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF ANY SURVEY OR OTHER MAINTENANCE OF WYASSUP LAKE THAT IS REQUIRED OR CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. 
HB05366 AN ACT REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH. 
HB05385 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MYSTIC AQUARIUM ANIMAL RESCUE FUND. 
HB05781 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES. 
HB05813 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE. 
HB05839 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE TOWN OF SOMERS. 
HB05975 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES. 
HB05998 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF NOANK. 
HB06250 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEVELS OF STAFFING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICERS. 
HB06273 AN ACT ESTABLISHING FUNDING FOR FARMERS WHO HAVE CROP LOSS DUE TO SIGNIFICANT ACUTE WEATHER EVENTS. 
HB06289 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF DRONES TO ANALYZE, TREAT AND APPLY FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES TO CROPS. 
HB06549 AN ACT AUTHORIZING HOSPITALS TO INSTALL DEVICES ON AN EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF. 
HB06596 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. 
SB00019 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. 
SB00020 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PREAPPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM. 
SB00021 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT. 
SB00022 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE SHORE LINE EAST RAIL LINE. 
SB00023 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE GREATER MYSTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 
SB00034 AN ACT ALLOWING TRADESPEOPLE AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO CREDIT WORK EXPERIENCE TOWARD TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. 
SB00046 AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION RECIPROCITY. 
SB00047 AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION COST-SHARING GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF GROTON. 
SB00055 AN ACT REQUIRING THE INCREASING OF THE BOATING SPEED LIMIT ON WYASSUP LAKE IN NORTH STONINGTON DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. 
SB00058 AN ACT AUTHORIZING RESIDENTS LIVING IN A FLOOD ZONE TO LAY UP TO TEN THOUSAND CUBIC YARDS OF LANDSCAPE FILL PER YEAR IN THEIR YARD AND ESTABLISHING A TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE COSTS OF SUCH FILL AND A GRANT PROGRAM FOR ROAD RAISING. 
SB00059 AN ACT REQUIRING A PLAN FOR BENEFICIAL USE DREDGING. 
SB00060 AN ACT REQUIRING THE TESTING FOR PFAS WHENEVER A WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT APPLIES FOR EXPANSION. 
SB00061 AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PAY FOR ANY SURVEY OF A STATE-OWNED LAKE THAT SAID DEPARTMENT REQUIRES. 
SB00062 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOCK WHEN THE FORMER PERMIT HAS EXPIRED. 
SB00063 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MITIGATION OF EFFECTS ON WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES FROM FUTURE OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS. 
SB00064 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING OF BIOMASS FERTILIZERS DISTRIBUTED TO FARMERS IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT. 
SB00065 AN ACT REQUIRING REPORTING ON CLOSED WELLS AND LANDFILLS AND ESTABLISHING A PROTOCOL FOR TESTING SUCH STRUCTURES FOR PFAS. 
SB00075 AN ACT REQUIRING THE EXPEDITING OF PERMITS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF HYDRILLA IN LAKES ACROSS THE STATE. 
SB00107 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE. 
SB00108 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR COLLEGE TUITION PAYMENTS MADE BY A TAXPAYER. 
SB00109 AN ACT DEDICATING THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX ON MEALS TO CERTAIN PURPOSES. 
SB00110 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS. 
SB00111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE BUILD FOR CT PROGRAM. 
SB00133 AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE CONTRACTING STANDARDS BOARD CHAIRPERSON. 
SB00134 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF REPURPOSING OR SELLING UNDERUTILIZED STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS. 
SB00144 AN ACT AUTHORIZING GROCERY STORE WINE SALES. 
SB00145 AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICESHIP RATIOS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL PROJECTS. 
SB00147 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY OR SALE OF FOODS CONTAINING CERTAIN ADDITIVES. 
SB00154 AN ACT CONCERNING COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS. 
SB00171 AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID PAYMENT RATES FOR RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES. 
SB00172 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY COACHES. 
SB00180 AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. 
SB00181 AN ACT CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCESS FOR BOROUGHS. 
SB00196 AN ACT LIMITING CHANGES TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG FORMULARIES FOR PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. 
SB00204 AN ACT CONCERNING EXPANSION OF THE USE OF REMOTE NOTARIZATION BY A NOTARY PUBLIC. 
SB00208 AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED DISSEMINATION OF SYNTHETIC INTIMATE IMAGES OF ANOTHER PERSON. 
SB00209 AN ACT REPEALING THE TRUST ACT. 
SB00220 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF STATE EMPLOYEES WORKING REMOTELY. 
SB00229 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES. 
SB00231 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF STATE FOREST LAND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES PAYMENTS. 
SB00244 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REUSING OLD SCHOOLS AS REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS FOR MINORS. 
SB00246 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE VIABILITY OF ALLOWING NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO SERVE AS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. 
SB00247 AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO SEPARATE INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT SEXES AT ALL TIMES WHILE SUCH INDIVIDUALS ARE AT CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS. 
SB00248 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A POLICY ALLOWING INMATES TO BE SCREENED FOR BREAST CANCER AT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY CLOSEST TO THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION WHERE THE INMATE IS LOCATED. 
SB00249 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC PROGRAM AT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 
SB00250 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS PROVIDE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN AT LEAST ONE MEN'S RESTROOM. 
SB00251 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF REIMBURSING STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE PRO BONO SERVICES AT SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINICS. 
SB00252 AN ACT ALLOWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO ISSUE DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS. 
SB00266 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM. 
SB00267 AN ACT ALLOWING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION TO INJURED POLICE DOGS. 
SB00268 AN ACT REQUIRING A STATE-WIDE PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURES REGARDING SUPPRESSION OF FIRES IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. 
SB00284 AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESPOND TO APPEALS OF A CONSTRUCTION BID REJECTION WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS. 
SB00285 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF "CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH" COMMEMORATIVE NUMBER PLATES. 
SB00286 AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES. 
SB00301 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WITH A PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY RATING. 
SB00330 AN ACT CONCERNING TRAINING OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS. 
SB00331 AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY VOTING AT ELECTIONS AND PRIMARIES. 
SB00357 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVAILING WAGE THRESHOLD FOR RENOVATIONS. 
SB00363 AN ACT CODIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT. 
SB00594 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR AN EDUCATOR LICENSE. 
SB00634 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VFW POST 9452 IN THE TOWN OF PRESTON. 
SB00638 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK AND SCHOOL START TIMES. 
SB00647 AN ACT CONCERNING PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY. 
SB00649 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GARDEN AT YORK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION. 
SB00689 AN ACT CONCERNING MOTHERS WHO ARE INCARCERATED BREASTFEEDING THEIR INFANTS. 
SB00692 AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE MURDER. 
SB00699 AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SOLAR PROJECTS. 
SB00708 AN ACT ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THIS STATE. 
SB00709 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM. 
SB00725 AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CHOICE, TEACHER CONTROL OF CLASSROOMS AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO SCHOOL CURRICULA. 
SB00737 AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING IN THE STATE AND IMPLEMENT OTHER REFORMS. 
SB00745 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING SEVERAL REFORMS RELATING TO IN-PERSON VOTING, ABSENTEE VOTING, SAME-DAY ELECTION REGISTRATION, ELECTION CRIMES AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND ELECTION LAWS. 
SB00746 AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO STATE AGENCY ORGANIZATION, HIRING AND AUDIT PROCEDURES TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY. 
SB00759 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY, THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS AND THE PROTECTION OF VICTIMS. 
SB00773 AN ACT ELIMINATING APPLICATION REVIEW FEES AND CAPPING LICENSURE FEES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. 
SB00779 AN ACT PERMITTING RETIRED TEACHERS TO BE REEMPLOYED FULL-TIME IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL. 
SB00787 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE USS GROTON SAIL MONUMENT. 
SB00788 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO REPAIR A SEA WALL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON. 
SB00791 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE PLAINFIELD VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5446. 
SB00793 AN ACT INCREASING THE DUES TAX EXEMPTION THRESHOLD FOR CLUB DUES AND INITIATION FEES. 
SB00794 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE AND SAILING FOUNDATION. 
SB00833 AN ACT EXEMPTING EMPLOYEES OF BOARDS OF EDUCATION FROM THE PAID SICK LEAVE STATUTES. 
SB00835 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVITALIZATION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM TO PROMOTE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND AFFORDABILITY. 
SB00860 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EASTCONN. 
SB00872 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION ON GENDER-SPECIFIC SPORTS TEAMS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETICS. 
SB00897 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SOLAR PROJECTS AND THE TAX CALCULATION OF SOLAR PROJECTS ON ONE PARCEL OF LAND. 
SB00898 AN ACT ALLOWING FOR THE EXPANSION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COMPANIES. 
SB00905 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND WITH DISABILITIES IN THE TOWN OF GRISWOLD. 
SB00907 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT IN THE BOROUGH OF JEWETT CITY. 
SB00920 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REHABILITATION OF UTILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTING NORWICH PUBLIC WORKS THROUGH THE FORMER NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL PROPERTY AND EXTENDING TO THE PRESTON INCINERATOR SITE. 
SB00923 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT EXCHANGE RATE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES. 
SB00968 AN ACT PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES INVOLVING FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES. 
SB00969 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVES. 
SB00983 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RATIO OF SOCIAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROVIDERS. 
SB00990 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES TO PROMOTE HOUSING GROWTH AND PROTECT THE STATE'S WATER SUPPLY. 
SB01011 AN ACT REGULATING REBATES BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS. 
SB01012 AN ACT REQUIRING CONTRACTS BETWEEN PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS AND HEALTH CARRIERS TO PROVIDE FEE-BASED COMPENSATION. 
SB01045 AN ACT CONCERNING SURGERY ON MINORS. 
SB01057 AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEMS AND THE MODERNIZATION OF MEDICAL RECORD FEES. 
SB01058 AN ACT ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FOR REFLEXOLOGISTS. 
SB01059 AN ACT ALLOWING CERTAIN NURSE'S AIDES AND ASSISTED LIVING AIDES TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AGENCY CLIENTS. 
SB01060 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL PHYSICIAN-OWNED MEDICAL GROUPS. 
SB01068 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH CARE. 
SB01073 AN ACT AUTHORIZING RECIPROCAL LICENSURE FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. 
SB01081 AN ACT CONCERNING AN ECONOMIC STUDY ON AREAS SURROUNDING THE MOHEGAN-PEQUOT BRIDGE. 
SB01128 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY CONNECTICUT OPPORTUNITY MAP. 
SB01155 AN ACT REQUIRING THE STATE TO PAY FOR TRANSITION SERVICES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IN WHICH A STUDENT REACHES TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE. 
SB01310 AN ACT AUTHORIZING HOSPITALS TO INSTALL DEVICES ON AN EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF INFANTS TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF. 
SJ00015 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RULES CONCERNING THE ONLINE AVAILABILITY OF LENGTHY PROPOSED LEGISLATION PRIOR TO IT BEING TAKEN UP BY EITHER CHAMBER.