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HB05001 | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF WORKFORCE TRAINING NEEDS IN THE STATE. | |
HB05002 | AN ACT CONCERNING A GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. | |
HB05007 | AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN HIGH-DEMAND FIELDS. | |
HB05249 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PURCHASE OR USE OF ARTIFICIAL TURF BY THE STATE AND MUNICIPALITIES. | |
HB05251 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE, TRADE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SHARK FINS IN THE STATE. | |
HB05483 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO ENACT ORDINANCES PROHIBITING THE USE OF PESTICIDES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THEIR BOUNDARIES. | |
HB05505 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE UPDATING OF STATE FORMS AND APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE A NONBINARY GENDER OPTION. | |
HB05521 | AN ACT EXPANDING REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING CONDITIONS. | |
HB05807 | AN ACT IMPOSING A TAX ON LIQUID VAPING PRODUCTS. | |
HB05820 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY RANKED-CHOICE VOTING. | |
HB05833 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. | |
HB05903 | AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION OF INDOOR HEALTH EMERGENCIES IN SCHOOLS. | |
HB05910 | AN ACT LIMITING THE USE OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN CLASS B FIREFIGHTING FOAM. | |
HB05914 | AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS. | |
HB05975 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ONLINE SALE AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS. | |
HB06113 | AN ACT PROHIBITING EMPLOYERS FROM INQUIRING ABOUT DATE OF BIRTH OR DATE OF GRADUATION ON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS. | |
HB06184 | AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTIONS. | |
HB06404 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE LIQUID OUTSIDE OF RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS THAT PROHIBIT THE ENTRY OF MINORS. | |
HB06464 | AN ACT IMPOSING A TAX ON LIQUID VAPING PRODUCTS. | |
HB06522 | AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION IN SCREENING FOR INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER AND GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS. | |
HB06540 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS. | |
HB06589 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN THE STATE. | |
HB06637 | AN ACT REQUIRING AN INVASIVE SPECIES STAMP FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORBOAT ON THE WATERS OF THE STATE AND ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE ORDINANCES ON CANDLEWOOD LAKE. | |
HB06942 | AN ACT CONCERNING A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND PHYSICIANS. | |
HB06996 | AN ACT EXTENDING THE EZEQUIEL SANTIAGO FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023. | |
HB06997 | AN ACT REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO STUDENTS, PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. | |
HB07077 | AN ACT CONCERNING CASH REFUNDS FOR THE BALANCE OF A GIFT CARD. | |
HB07125 | AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER BENEFITS. | |
HB07152 | AN ACT ACCELERATING THE DEPLOYMENT OF 5G WIRELESS FACILITIES. | |
HB07159 | AN ACT ADDRESSING OPIOID USE. | |
HB07163 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES AND MEALS ON WHEELS. | |
HB07168 | AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. | |
HB07179 | AN ACT CONCERNING CRUMBLING CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS. | |
HB07182 | AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MACHINES. | |
HB07194 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PUBLIC DRINKING WATER AND CLARIFICATION CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE WATER PLAN AND DEFINING MUNICIPALITY WITH RESPECT TO STORMWATER AUTHORITIES. | |
HB07200 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND VAPOR PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER AGE TWENTY-ONE. | |
HB07215 | AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL CLIMATES. | |
HB07217 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF INMATES SUFFERING FROM OPIOID USE DISORDER AND REPEALING OBSOLETE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION STATUTES. | |
HB07218 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE HOME AND FIREARM SAFETY PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | |
HB07219 | AN ACT CONCERNING GHOST GUNS. | |
HB07222 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. | |
HB07223 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE STORAGE OF A PISTOL OR REVOLVER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE. | |
HB07229 | AN ACT CONCERNING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN RENTAL UNITS. | |
HB07244 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS HAVING DISABILITY RATINGS. | |
HB07250 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL TIME DEVOTED TO UNDIRECTED PLAY TO THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. | |
HB07257 | AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD-INSECURE STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | |
HB07282 | AN ACT CONCERNING NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY. | |
HB07291 | AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL SECURITY. | |
HB07346 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN ORGANOPHOSPHATES. | |
HB07394 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN A FIRST RESPONDER AND A PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER. | |
HB07396 | AN ACT CONCERNING PARITY BETWEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE CASE OF A SPOUSAL OR COHABITATING RELATIONSHIP AND OTHER CRIMES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF A FAMILY VIOLENCE CRIME. | |
HJ00161 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW FOR EARLY VOTING. | |
HJ00171 | RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATE WATER PLAN. | |
SB00001 | AN ACT CONCERNING PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. | |
SB00002 | AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM FAIR WAGE. | |
SB00003 | AN ACT COMBATTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT. | |
SB00004 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. | |
SB00005 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKFORCE PIPELINE AND JOB CREATION TASK FORCE. | |
SB00020 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE IMPORT, SALE AND POSSESSION OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS, LIONS, LEOPARDS, BLACK RHINOCEROS, WHITE RHINOCEROS AND GIRAFFES. | |
SB00021 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTERS. | |
SB00068 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EQUALITY. | |
SB00069 | AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF OPENING THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN TO ADDITIONAL RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE. | |
SB00070 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT INFRASTRUCTURE BANK. | |
SB00071 | AN ACT STUDYING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NORTHEAST REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK. | |
SB00072 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT MAKE PAYMENTS ON CERTAIN LOANS ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES BY THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY. | |
SB00074 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING CARBON PRICING. | |
SB00075 | AN ACT REQUIRING COSMETICS SOLD AND MANUFACTURED IN CONNECTICUT TO MEET CHEMICAL SAFETY STANDARDS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. | |
SB00076 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO RESTRICT THE USE OF PESTICIDES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR ON CERTAIN TYPES OF PROPERTIES. | |
SB00077 | AN ACT ELIMINATING THE ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES. | |
SB00078 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES IN FOOD PACKAGING AND FIREFIGHTER FOAM. | |
SB00079 | AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES' FEDERAL TAX RETURNS. | |
SB00080 | AN ACT CONCERNING DARK MONEY AND DISCLOSURE. | |
SB00083 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE OUTSOURCING OF DELIVERY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. | |
SB00084 | AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION FROM CANADA. | |
SB00088 | AN ACT REINSTATING FILM AND DIGITAL ANIMATION PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS. | |
SB00089 | AN ACT CONCERNING GHOST GUNS. | |
SB00090 | AN ACT CONCERNING PRESENTATION OF A CARRY PERMIT UPON REQUEST. | |
SB00091 | AN ACT CONCERNING FIREARM STORAGE SAFETY LAWS. | |
SB00092 | AN ACT CONCERNING 3D-PRINTED FIREARMS. | |
SB00093 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE WORKERS. | |
SB00099 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A LANE ON INTERSTATE 95 FOR CERTAIN MOTORISTS. | |
SB00100 | AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TALMADGE HILL TRAIN STATION. | |
SB00101 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAIN STATION AREA IN THE CITY OF STAMFORD. | |
SB00102 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING ELECTRONIC TOLLS ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS TO FUND TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. | |
SB00103 | AN ACT EXPEDITING THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN FAILING BRIDGES AND INCREASING THE SPEED OF TRAIN SERVICE. | |
SB00104 | AN ACT REQUIRING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NEW CANAAN RAIL LINE. | |
SB00106 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECALCULATION OR CAPPING OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEE PENSIONS. | |
SB00111 | AN ACT APPROVING THE STATE WATER PLAN. | |
SB00140 | AN ACT EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX RELIEF FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS. | |
SB00266 | AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | |
SB00354 | AN ACT RESTRICTING THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND VAPOR PRODUCTS. | |
SB00356 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT APPRENTICESHIP AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE. | |
SB00359 | AN ACT EXTENDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESSES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE. | |
SB00375 | AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING LEVELS. | |
SB00380 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF FORCE AND PURSUITS BY POLICE AND INCREASING POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. | |
SB00393 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' LEVEL OF NEED ASSESSMENT. | |
SB00394 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL ON PROTECTING WOMEN'S HEALTH. | |
SB00395 | AN ACT PROHIBITING DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING PRACTICES BY LIMITED SERVICES PREGNANCY CENTERS. | |
SB00397 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED VAPOR PRODUCTS. | |
SB00435 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS MAKING EDUCATION LOAN PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES. | |
SB00440 | AN ACT PROTECTING EMPLOYEE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND CONSCIENCE. | |
SB00469 | AN ACT REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO STUDY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND MINIMUM STAFFING AND EQUIPMENT LEVELS FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES. | |
SB00526 | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL OPTION TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL FISCAL YEAR TO ALIGN WITH THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR. | |
SB00533 | AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS IN PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. | |
SB00570 | AN ACT CONCERNING OPPORTUNITY ZONES. | |
SB00594 | AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OR LEASE OF CATS AND DOGS. | |
SB00607 | AN ACT CONCERNING APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS TO EARNING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE. | |
SB00654 | AN ACT CONCERNING A RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN. | |
SB00655 | AN ACT PROHIBITING GHOST GUNS. | |
SB00697 | AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE. | |
SB00750 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. | |
SB00752 | AN ACT CONCERNING SMOKING AND VAPING ON BEACHES IN STATE PARKS. | |
SB00753 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-WIDE BAN ON FRACKING WASTE. | |
SB00765 | AN ACT ENSURING FAIR AND EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK. | |
SB00769 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER. | |
SB00770 | AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN. | |
SB00792 | AN ACT CREATING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STUDY DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION THAT OCCURS IN WORKPLACES AND SCHOOLS IN THE STATE. | |
SB00795 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS. | |
SB00796 | AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINERS. | |
SB00800 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MEDAL OF MERIT FOR CIVILIANS. | |
SB00811 | AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR COMPUTER CRIMES AGAINST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS. | |
SB00827 | AN ACT CONCERNING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA TRAINING AND BEST PRACTICES. | |
SB00832 | AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRIES OF PERSONS FOUND RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSAULTS OR OTHER ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION OR ABANDONMENT OF ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. | |
SB00838 | AN ACT CONCERNING VISION PLANS, OPTOMETRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS. | |
SB00857 | AN ACT CONCERNING EXPEDITED APPROVAL OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTORS TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES. | |
SB00863 | AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL. | |
SB00880 | AN ACT INCREASING FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. | |
SB00921 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES. | |
SB00922 | AN ACT ALLOWING STUDENTS TO APPLY SUNSCREEN PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. | |
SB00927 | AN ACT CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND WITHIN THE CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK. | |
SB00931 | AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. | |
SB00935 | AN ACT REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TO DEVELOP A PROPOSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR COMPENSATION SCHEDULE. | |
SB00948 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT SENTENCING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO MISDEMEANOR SENTENCES. | |
SB00951 | AN ACT CONCERNING VETERAN ENROLLMENT IN CERTAIN ALTERNATE ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. | |
SB00956 | AN ACT CONCERNING GUIDELINES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAM. | |
SB00957 | AN ACT CONCERNING COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | |
SB00968 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MILITARY TO MACHINISTS AND VETERANS PLATFORM TO EMPLOYMENT PILOT PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING OTHER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS. | |
SB01003 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS. | |
SB01008 | AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE DISPARITIES IN PRETRIAL AND SENTENCING OUTCOMES OF CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. | |
SB01022 | AN ACT CONCERNING MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. | |
SB01029 | AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | |
SB01030 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ESTABLISHMENTS. | |
SB01055 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE JUROR SELECTION PROCESS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CERTAIN RECORDS POSSESSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSPITAL AND THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD, AND CONCERNING SENTENCING OF PERSISTENT LARCENY OFFENDERS AND CONFIDENTIALITY UPON APPLICATION TO A DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM. | |
SB01062 | AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND COASTAL RESILIENCY RESERVE FUNDS. | |
SB01067 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ANALYZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS GOVERNING DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING. | |
SB01070 | AN ACT CONCERNING ABANDONED AND BLIGHTED PROPERTY RECEIVERSHIP. | |
SB01078 | AN ACT CONCERNING DOULA CERTIFICATION AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR DOULA SERVICES. | |
SB01080 | AN ACT CONCERNING A TWO-GENERATIONAL INITIATIVE. | |
SB01097 | AN ACT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENTIAL AND GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES' FEDERAL TAX RETURNS. | |
SB01103 | AN ACT CONCERNING INTERAGENCY DATA SHARING. | |
SB01108 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING CONSUMER PRIVACY. | |
SJ00006 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO ALLOW EARLY VOTING. | |
SJ00007 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ALLOWING FOR NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING. | |
SJ00012 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE FUNDING AND ESTABLISHMENT OF SHARED-RISK PENSION PLANS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS. | |
SJ00014 | RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PERMIT EARLY VOTING. |