Acts Effective July 1, 2014


AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL REFORM.
Public Act No. 12-116 (See Sec. 57)
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Senate Bill No. 458

AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 13-31 (See Sec. 12)
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Senate Bill No. 996

AN ACT CONCERNING A MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 13-42 (See Sec. 3)
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House Bill No. 6437

AN ACT REQUIRING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH UNIFORM FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 13-95
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House Bill No. 5500

AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
Public Act No. 13-110
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House Bill No. 6404

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOUSING, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH.
Public Act No. 13-234 (See Sec. 138, 157)
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House Bill No. 6705

AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, ELIMINATION OF THE ACCUMULATED GAA
Public Act No. 13-239 (See Sec. 20-38, 45-50)
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Senate Bill No. 842

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION REFORM ACT OF 2012.
Public Act No. 13-245 (See Sec. 4)
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Senate Bill No. 1097

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 CONCERNING GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
Public Act No. 13-247 (See Sec. 30-31, 121-122)
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House Bill No. 6706

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE REGULATIONS OF CONNECTICUT STATE AGENCIES.
Public Act No. 13-274 (See Sec. 5-6)
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House Bill No. 6362

AN ACT CONCERNING WORKING FAMILIES' WAGES.
Public Act No. 14-1
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Senate Bill No. 32

AN ACT CONCERNING GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND ATTORNEYS FOR MINOR CHILDREN IN FAMILY RELATIONS MATTERS.
Public Act No. 14-3 (See Sec. 6)
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Senate Bill No. 494

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP AND NAME OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE SUPERIOR COURT ON HOUSING SESSION.
Public Act No. 14-4
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Senate Bill No. 95

AN ACT CONCERNING THE BANKING LAWS, THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, THE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER ACT AND MORTGAGORS IN GOOD STANDING.
Public Act No. 14-7 (See Sec. 21)
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Senate Bill No. 283

AN ACT CONCERNING SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS. 
Public Act No. 14-11
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House Bill No. 5029

AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
Public Act No. 14-12 (See Sec. 1-3)
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Senate Bill No. 36

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORMS BY YOUTH CAMPS AND DAY CARE CENTERS.
Public Act No. 14-15
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House Bill No. 5146

AN ACT ELIMINATING MUNICIPAL MANDATES.
Public Act No. 14-19 (See Sec. 3)
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House Bill No. 5055

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER EDUCATOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-21
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Senate Bill No. 18

AN ACT CONCERNING CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.
Public Act No. 14-30
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Senate Bill No. 323

AN ACT LIMITING ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING PROBATION OFFICERS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Public Act No. 14-34
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House Bill No. 5125

AN ACT TRANSFERRING CERTAIN POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Public Act No. 14-35 (See Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 5131

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNIFORM REGIONAL SCHOOL CALENDAR TASK FORCE, LICENSURE EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE SUBSIDIZED TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-38 (See Sec. 2-3)
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House Bill No. 5559

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CONCERNING DYSLEXIA AND SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 14-39 (See Sec. 2, 9, 11-67, 70, 74-85, 87-88)
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House Bill No. 5562

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTICUT SMART START PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-41 (See Sec. 1, 3)
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Senate Bill No. 25

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Public Act No. 14-46
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Senate Bill No. 364

AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015.
Public Act No. 14-47 (See Sec. 1-8, 10, 12-17, 19-20, 22-26, 28-31, 33, 37-38, 40, 46-49, 54-65)
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House Bill No. 5596

AN ACT CONCERNING HEATING FUEL DELIVERY FEES, CHARGES AND SURCHARGES AND PREPAID GUARANTEED HEATING FUEL PRICE PLANS.
Public Act No. 14-51 (See Sec. 1-7)
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Senate Bill No. 299

AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISER AND APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY DEFINITIONS AND STATUTES.
Public Act No. 14-52
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Senate Bill No. 205

AN ACT IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY OF NURSING HOME OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 14-55 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5051

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE REEMPLOYMENT OF OLDER WORKERS CONCERNING THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Public Act No. 14-59 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5375

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES AND MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING DATA.
Public Act No. 14-65 (See Sec. 1-13)
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House Bill No. 5028

AN ACT CONCERNING YOUTH ATHLETICS AND CONCUSSIONS.
Public Act No. 14-66 (See Sec. 1-3)
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House Bill No. 5113

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS.
Public Act No. 14-68
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Senate Bill No. 34

AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANUFACTURING REINVESTMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM. 
Public Act No. 14-69
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Senate Bill No. 232

AN ACT CONCERNING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AND ELDERLY NUTRITION.
Public Act No. 14-73
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House Bill No. 5227

AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Public Act No. 14-75 (See Sec. 2)
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Senate Bill No. 2

AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE PLATFORM FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC BOOKS.
Public Act No. 14-82
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House Bill No. 5477

AN ACT CONCERNING MORTGAGE SERVICERS, CONNECTICUT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, CONSUMER CREDIT LICENSES, THE FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM, MINOR REVISIONS TO THE BANKING STATUTES, THE MODERNIZATION OF CORPORATION LAW AND REVERSE MORTGAGE TRANSACTIONS.
Public Act No. 14-89 (See Sec. 46)
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House Bill No. 5353

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION OF STATE GRANT COMMITMENTS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS AND CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE STATUTES CONCERNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.
Public Act No. 14-90 (See Sec. 3-12)
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Senate Bill No. 475

AN ACT ESTABLISHING UNIFORM STATE ACADEMIC DEGREE STANDARDS.
Public Act No. 14-91
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Senate Bill No. 19

AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT'S RECYCLING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, THE UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM AND REVISIONS TO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES.
Public Act No. 14-94 (See Sec. 60)
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Senate Bill No. 357

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF A SMALL HOUSE NURSING HOME PILOT PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-95
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House Bill No. 5229

AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PURPOSES, AND CONCERNING MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE SMART START PROGRAM, THE WATER IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM PROGRAM, SCHOOL SECURITY GRANTS, THE REGENERATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH FUND, THE CONNECTICUT MANUFACTURING INNOVATION FUND AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE ACT.
Public Act No. 14-98 (See Sec. 1-21, 23, 25, 28, 30-31, 41-46, 50-57, 62-63, 65, 67-72, 74-99)
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Senate Bill No. 29

AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS CREATED BY SPECIAL ACT.
Public Act No. 14-102
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Senate Bill No. 115

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 14-103 (See Sec. 7-8, 10, 15)
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Senate Bill No. 154

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES BY QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
Public Act No. 14-105
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Senate Bill No. 176

AN ACT CONFORMING PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING STATUTES WITH DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PURCHASING STATUTES AND PRACTICE.
Public Act No. 14-106
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Senate Bill No. 182

AN ACT CONCERNING A SINGLE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS IN A CALENDAR YEAR. 
Public Act No. 14-111
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Senate Bill No. 269

AN ACT CONNECTING THE PUBLIC TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Public Act No. 14-115
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Senate Bill No. 322

AN ACT CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND AGING PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 14-116 (See Sec. 6)
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Senate Bill No. 324

AN ACT CONCERNING THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Public Act No. 14-117
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Senate Bill No. 330

AN ACT MAKING MINOR AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTES.
Public Act No. 14-127
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House Bill No. 5263

AN ACT REVISING MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS.
Public Act No. 14-130 (See Sec. 3, 14-17, 20-22, 27-28)
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House Bill No. 5290

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FINDINGS OF THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY TASK FORCE.
Public Act No. 14-131 (See Sec. 11-12)
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House Bill No. 5299

AN ACT CONCERNING CATERER, BREW PUB MANUFACTURER AND BEER AND BREW PUB MANUFACTURER ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS.
Public Act No. 14-135
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House Bill No. 5099

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HOME-CARE COST CAP.
Public Act No. 14-142
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House Bill No. 5325

AN ACT CONCERNING WAIVERS FOR MEDICAID-FINANCED, HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY.
Public Act No. 14-150
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House Bill No. 5402

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES' STATUTES AND PROCEDURES, INCLUDING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES, THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS TAX, THE ESTATE TAX, ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO VARIOUS PUBLIC LISTS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SALES AND USE TAX, A DATA MATCH SYSTEM WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Public Act No. 14-155 (See Sec. 13)
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House Bill No. 5466

AN ACT CONCERNING ARBITRATION IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASES.
Public Act No. 14-156
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House Bill No. 5450

AN ACT CONCERNING BRAND NAME DRUG PRESCRIPTIONS FOR STATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS.
Public Act No. 14-158
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House Bill No. 5439

AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS.
Public Act No. 14-160
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House Bill No. 5440

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-ADMINISTERED GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-161
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House Bill No. 5442

AN ACT CONCERNING PROVIDER AUDITS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-162
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House Bill No. 5500

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WATER PLANNING COUNCIL.
Public Act No. 14-163 (See Sec. 1, 3, 5-7)
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House Bill No. 5424

AN ACT CONCERNING DIRECT PAYMENT OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES.
Public Act No. 14-164 (See Sec. 5)
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House Bill No. 5441

AN ACT CONCERNING COMPLAINTS THAT ALLEGE MISCONDUCT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PERSONNEL.
Public Act No. 14-166
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Senate Bill No. 55

AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE OF ACQUISITIONS, JOINT VENTURES, AFFILIATIONS OF GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICES AND HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS,MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS AND CERTIFICATES OF NEED.
Public Act No. 14-168 (See Sec. 5-8)
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Senate Bill No. 35

AN ACT CONCERNING IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENSURING SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATES.
Public Act No. 14-172
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Senate Bill No. 106

AN ACT CONCERNING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES, A HOMEOWNERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM, ADJUSTMENTS TO A PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM AND A MUNICIPAL OPTION FOR ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY USED FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BUSINESS.
Public Act No. 14-174 (See Sec. 1-2)
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Senate Bill No. 447

AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AND SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 14-175 (See Sec. 8)
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House Bill No. 5502

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Public Act No. 14-176
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House Bill No. 5521

AN ACT CONCERNING JUICE BARS.
Public Act No. 14-181
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House Bill No. 5538

AN ACT ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
Public Act No. 14-187 (See Sec. 38-41)
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House Bill No. 5049

AN ACT CONCERNING STATE CONTRACTING, GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION REGARDING EXTENSIONS OF POLLING PLACE HOURS.
Public Act No. 14-188(See Sec. 2-8)
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House Bill No. 5312

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OFF-SITE FARM WINERY SALES AND TASTING PERMIT.
Public Act No. 14-189
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House Bill No. 5334

AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF LEGALIZING INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Public Act No. 14-191 (See Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5476

AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY UPON THE RELEASE OF A REGISTERED SEXUAL OFFENDER INTO SUCH MUNICIPALITY.
Public Act No. 14-192 (See Sec. 6)
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House Bill No. 5525

AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE-WIDE SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT AWARENESS PROGRAM.
Public Act No. 14-196
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Senate Bill No. 203

AN ACT CONCERNING PHARMACY REWARDS PROGRAMS AND PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 14-197
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Senate Bill No. 208

AN ACT CONCERNING EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN OF SERVICE MEMBERS.
Public Act No. 14-198
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Senate Bill No. 217

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF FRACKING WASTE IN CONNECTICUT.
Public Act No. 14-200
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Senate Bill No. 237

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 14-207 (See Sec. 3, 15)
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Senate Bill No. 389

AN ACT CONCERNING FACULTY REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Public Act No. 14-208
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Senate Bill No. 402

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER.
Public Act No. 14-212 (See Sec. 19)
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Senate Bill No. 425

AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF A MUNICIPALITY UPON RELEASE OR RELOCATION OF A REGISTERED SEXUAL OFFENDER INTO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR MUNICIPALITY.
Public Act No. 14-213
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Senate Bill No. 432

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015.
Public Act No. 14-217 (See Sec. 27-28, 35-45, 47, 55, 57-66, 72-73, 80, 85-82, 89-100, 104-105, 115, 118-119, 132, 134, 138, 160, 163-177, 189-185, 192, 194-195, 197, 199-203, 209, 211, 215, 220, 223-225, 229, 213-234, 248, 250, 254, 259)
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House Bill No. 5597

AN ACT CONCERNING SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AT THE TIME THE TITLE IS TRANSFERRED.
Public Act No. 14-219
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Senate Bill No. 427

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT AND COUNTERFEIT DRUGS OR DEVICES.
Public Act No. 14-224
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House Bill No. 5262

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON THE REEMPLOYMENT OF OLDER WORKERS AS THEY RELATE TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT.
Public Act No. 14-225 (See Sec. 5-7)
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House Bill No. 5377

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, AN EXPANSION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT, CERTIFICATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND AN ALLOCATION TO THE LEGACY FOUNDATION OF HARTFORD.
Public Act No. 14-227 (See Sec. 4, 6)
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House Bill No. 5546

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPUNGEMENT OF A PUPIL'S CUMULATIVE EDUCATION RECORD FOR CERTAIN EXPULSIONS.
Public Act No. 14-229
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Senate Bill No. 477

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 14-231 (See Sec. 45, 52, 62-66)
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House Bill No. 5537

AN ACT CONCERNING FAILURE TO FILE FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Special Act No. 14-4
House Bill No. 5472

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POINT STRATFORD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITHIN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.
Special Act No. 14-12
House Bill No. 5368

AN ACT CONCERNING INTERPRETER QUALIFICATIONS.
Special Act No. 14-15
House Bill No. 5321

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING AND BIDDING TRANSPARENCY WORKING GROUP.
Special Act No. 14-18
House Bill No. 5311

AN ACT CONCERNING A PLAN FOR CAREER READINESS AND MANUFACTURING APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATION PROGRAMS AT THE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLs.
Special Act No. 14-19
House Bill No. 5434

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Special Act No. 14-22 (See Sec. 1)
Senate Bill No. 424

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