Acts Effective July 1, 2012


AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND MAKING CHANGES TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 09-7 (See Sec. 82-89, 91)
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House Bill No. 7007

AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH POWERS AND PROCEDURES.
Public Act No. 10-43 (See Sec. 40)
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House Bill No. 5539

AN ACT CONCERNING PRIVATE AND MUNICIPAL RECYCLING, ZONING ORDINANCES AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACTS.
Public Act No. 10-87 (See Sec. 7)
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House Bill No. 5120

AN ACT PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION IN THE STATE.
Public Act No. 11-1 (See Sec. 56-73)
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House Bill No. 6801

AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUREAU OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
Public Act No. 11-44 (See Sec 164)
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Senate Bill No. 1240

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZING SPECIAL TAX OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
Public Act No. 11-57 (See Sec. 20-38, 55-60, 76-82)
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Senate Bill No. 1242

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE REVENUE ITEMS IN THE BUDGET AND MAKING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS, CERTAIN REVISIONS TO BILLS OF THE CURRENT SESSION AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES.
Public Act No. 11-61 (See Sec. 162, 180)
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House Bill No. 6652

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES.
Public Act No. 11-71 (See Sec. 9-10)
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Senate Bill No. 1014

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF SWIMMING POOL INSTALLERS, ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED AGENCY REGULATIONS AND MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 11-81 (See Sec. 2-3)
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Senate Bill No. 863

AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Public Act No. 11-157 (See Sec. 12, 18-19)
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House Bill No. 6638

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE AND POVERTY EXEMPTION AND A REPORT ON EPISODES OF UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE DEPARTMENT'S CARE.
Public Act No. 11-240 (See Sec. 3, 6, 11, 13)
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Senate Bill No. 1199

AN ACT CONCERNING HIGHWAY SAFETY, STATE FACILITY TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES, MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEMOLITION, STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION CERTIFICATES, AT GRADE CROSSINGS, THE NAMING OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND A TRAIN STATION IN NIANTIC.
Public Act No. 11-256 (See Sec. 42)
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House Bill No. 6540

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-7 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 42

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COORDINATING ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION.
Public Act No. 12-9 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 200

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING AN ANNUAL REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-10 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 28

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW OF A SEWAGE SPILL.
Public Act No. 12-11 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 88

AN ACT AUTHORIZING FLAVORING AGENTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PRODUCTS.
Public Act No. 12-12 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 252

AN ACT EXPANDING THE "ONE FREE ITEM" RETAIL SALES LAW.
Public Act No. 12-15 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 71

AN ACT CONCERNING COMPETITIVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRICING AND HOURS OF OPERATION FOR PERMITTEES.
Public Act No. 12-17 (See Sec. 1-6, 8)
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House Bill No. 5021

AN ACT CONCERNING A CHANGE REGARDING THE FINANCIAL SECURITY OF LOTTERY SALES AGENTS.
Public Act No. 12-23 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5182

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF TELEPHARMACY BY HOSPITALS.
Public Act No. 12-28 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5329

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERAL EDUCATION CORE OF COURSES TO ALLOW FOR THE SEAMLESS TRANSFER AMONG PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-31 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5030

AN ACT CREATING A PROCESS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS TO COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN WITH THE STATE.
Public Act No. 12-33 (See Sec. 1-8)
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House Bill No. 5312

AN ACT CONCERNING COLLEGE READINESS AND COMPLETION.
Public Act No. 12-40 (See Sec. 1-3)
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Senate Bill No. 40

AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 12-44 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 205

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE FEES.
Public Act No. 12-45 (See Sec. 9)
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Senate Bill No. 248

AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS.
Public Act No. 12-50 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 39

AN ACT ALLOWING ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM TO WAIVE MEMBERSHIP IN A STATE RETIREMENT PLAN.
Public Act No. 12-52 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 241

AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER CERTIFICATION.
Public Act No. 12-63 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 382

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 12-66 (See Sec. 1-4)
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Senate Bill No. 309

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SAFETY DATA NETWORK.
Public Act No. 12-68 (See Sec. 2-3)
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Senate Bill No. 62

AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC STOP INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 12-74 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 364

AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
Public Act No. 12-78 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5031

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS.
Public Act No. 12-81 (See Sec. 1, 4-6, 10-14, 16, 19, 22-26, 40, 49, 56)
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House Bill No. 5164

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF CHILDREN PLACED IN SECLUSION.
Public Act No. 12-88 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5347

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT FEES AND THE DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE POOR.
Public Act No. 12-89 (See Sec. 1-8)
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House Bill No. 5388

AN ACT CONCERNING CUSTODY ORDERS FOR DEPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE VICTIM ADVOCATES OR SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION COORDINATORS.
Public Act No. 12-90 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5395

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL COMPENSATION.
Public Act No. 12-93 (See Sec. 1-3)
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Senate Bill No. 31

AN ACT REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM, CONNECTICUT AID TO PUBLIC COLLEGE STUDENTS GRANT PROGRAM AND CAPITOL SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 12-94 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 43

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF FOOD MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS.
Public Act No. 12-95 (See Sec. 1-6)
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Senate Bill No. 57

AN ACT EXPANDING TEST BED AUTHORITY AT THE CONSTITUENT UNITS OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-97 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 80

AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013.
Public Act No. 12-104 (See Sec. 1-7, 9, 11-16, 19-20, 22-23, 26-27, 30, 34-35)
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House Bill No. 5557

AN ACT CONCERNING EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES.
Public Act No. 12-111 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5501

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATION AS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER, LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESPERSON AND THE DISPLAY OF AN OBJECT RELATED TO A RELIGIOUS PRACTICE OR BELIEF ON THE DOOR OR DOOR FRAME OF A CONDOMINIUM UNIT.
Public Act No. 12-113 (See Sec. 6)
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House Bill No. 5536

AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Public Act No. 12-114 (See Sec. 23-24)
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House Bill No. 5548

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL REFORM.
Public Act No. 12-116 (See Sec. 3-14, 23-50, 54-56, 58-67, 69-97)
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Senate Bill No. 458

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 12-119 (See Sec. 2)
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Senate Bill No. 234

AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-120 (See Sec. 3, 22-26)
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Senate Bill No. 299

AN ACT REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE REPORT.
Public Act No. 12-122 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5087

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-129 (See Sec. 1-7)
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House Bill No. 5279

AN ACT STREAMLINING TRAFFIC SAFETY EVALUATIONS.
Public Act No. 12-132 (See Sec. 1-48, 52)
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House Bill No. 5170

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS AND VICTIM SERVICES.
Public Act No. 12-133 (See Sec. 1, 11-14, 31-32)
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House Bill No. 5365

AN ACT CONCERNING "ZAPPERS".
Public Act No. 12-135 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5421

AN ACT CREATING A WORKFORCE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AROUND CONNECTICUT'S PUBLIC AIRPORTS.
Public Act No. 12-138 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5467

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE REQUIRING COMMITTEES OF COGNIZANCE TO CONDUCT REVIEWS UNDER THE SUNSET LAW.
Public Act No. 12-143 (See Sec. 1-11)
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House Bill No. 5496

AN ACT ENHANCING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE.
Public Act No. 12-148 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 23

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Public Act No. 12-149 (See Sec. 1-8)
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Senate Bill No. 29

AN ACT CONCERNING MANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL INTERNSHIPS.
Public Act No. 12-154 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 383

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRIVATE RENTAL INVESTMENT MORTGAGE AND EQUITY PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 12-161 (See Sec. 1-6)
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House Bill No. 5106

AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CHANGES TO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-162  (See Sec. 2-4)
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House Bill No. 5230

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SITING COUNCIL.
Public Act No. 12-165 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5271

AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSPECTION OF VESSELS AND VESSEL TRAILERS FOR AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.
Public Act No. 12-167 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5259

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEASING OF JUDICIAL BRANCH FACILITIES.
Public Act No. 12-168 (See Sec. 1-3)
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House Bill No. 5290

AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
Public Act No. 12-169 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5307

AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-173 (See Sec. 1-4, 6)
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House Bill No. 5353

AN ACT CONCERNING AQUATIC ANIMALS AS FOOD AND THE TAKING OF SCALLOPS FROM THE NIANTIC RIVER.
Public Act No. 12-176 (See Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 5447

AN ACT CONCERNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 12-178 (See Sec. 2-6)
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House Bill No. 5553

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE STATE'S BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION AND DEVELOPMENT STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-183 (See Sec. 1-4, 9-11)
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House Bill No. 5342

AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Public Act No. 12-189  (See Sec. 1-40, 43, 47-48)
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Senate Bill No. 25

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHARING OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE LABOR DEPARTMENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 12-192 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 237

AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR VOTER INTIMIDATION AND INTERFERENCE AND CONCERNING VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Public Act No. 12-193 (See Sec. 1-6)
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House Bill No. 5022

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS AND THE USE OF THE TITLE "CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT".
Public Act No. 12-194 (See Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5025

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES, THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL MEDICAL ADVISORS, THE AVAILABILITY OF CPR AND AED TRAINING MATERIALS FOR BOARDS OF EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
Public Act No. 12-198 (See Sec. 3-5, 7)
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House Bill No. 5348

AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE MILITARY ACCOUNT FOR MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 12-200 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 116

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES.
Public Act No. 12-203 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 285

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND MINOR CORRECTIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-204 (See Sec. 1-4)
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Senate Bill No. 335

AN ACT REVISING STATUTES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
Public Act No. 12-205 (See Sec. 1-25)
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Senate Bill No. 339

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE BY STATE EMPLOYEES OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM STUDENTS.
Public Act No. 12-206 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 340

AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS BY VETERANS TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 12-208 (See Sec. 1-10)
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Senate Bill No. 391

AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHER PREPARATION.
Special Act No. 12-3 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 384

AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Special Act No. 12-9 (See Sec. 1)
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Senate Bill No. 41

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