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OLR's Bill Analyses

Bill analyses for bills orginating in the Appropriations Committee, as prepared by the Office of Fiscal Analysis, are available here.

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06671 2/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES AND A CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, CERTAIN BOTTLE DEPOSITS, CERTAIN STATE POSITIONS AND THE POSTING OF STATE JOB OPENINGS AND BOND COVENANT RESTRICTIONS AND THE BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

Aging Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05780 0051 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEARING TESTS AND HEARING AIDS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
HB05781 0052 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS.
HB06575 0071 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT ENCOURAGING SOCIALIZATION FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR VISITS WITH FAMILY.
HB06576 0072 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT STRENGTHENING SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER NONPARENT RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN.
HB06677 0060 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING ADULT DAY CENTERS.
HB06678 0074 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME TRANSPARENCY.
HB06679 0061 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING AGING AND PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
SB00900 0063 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT TO ASSIST ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS.
SB00901 0096 AGE 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A REGISTRY OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FINANCIAL CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY PERSONS.
SB00902 0078 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FAMILY COUNCILS IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.
SB00903 0064 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS.
SB00930 0099 AGE 3/16/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE OF A PROPOSED INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER OR DISCHARGE OF A NURSING FACILITY RESIDENT TO THE STATE OMBUDSMAN.
SB00931 0066 AGE 3/14/2023 AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM.
SB01024 0080 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR.
SB01025 0104 AGE 3/16/2023 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY TASK FORCE.
SB01026 0081 AGE 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING NURSING HOME STAFFING RATIOS.

Environment Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05009 0017 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC SAFETY CAPACITY OF SQUANTZ POND STATE PARK.
HB06480 0024 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP ON THE RESTORATION OF EEL GRASS.
HB06481 0036 ENV 3/8/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE INTENTIONAL RELEASE OF CERTAIN BALLOONS.
HB06482 0037 ENV 3/8/2023 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDING FOR BIKEWAYS, GREENWAYS AND RECREATIONAL TRAILS.
HB06483 0038 ENV 3/8/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPEN SPACE AND WATERSHED LAND ACQUISITION GRANT PROGRAM.
HB06484 0025 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN HARVESTING OF HORSESHOE CRABS.
HB06485 0039 ENV 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL ORGANIC REDUCTION.
HB06487 0026 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB00073 0035 ENV 3/8/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING LOCAL REPRESENTATION ON THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL FOR LOCAL PROJECTS.
SB00894 0032 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE.
SB00895 0033 ENV 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING DEPOSIT INITIATOR ACCOUNTS, THE LABELING OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND THE REVIEW OF MUNICIPAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NIP PAYMENTS.

Energy and Technology Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06724 0029 ET 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CUSTOMER PAYMENT PLANS, EXTENDING THE SHUTOFF MORATORIUM FOR HARDSHIP CUSTOMERS AND PERMITTING HARDSHIP CUSTOMERS TO ENROLL WITH ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS.

General Law Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05317 0107 GL 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING ONLINE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
HB06548 0118 GL 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR REGULATION.
HB06615 0088 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING DOG RACING.
HB06694 0091 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THIS STATE.
HB06695 0108 GL 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE SOCIAL EQUITY COUNCIL CONCERNING CANNABIS REGULATION.
HB06696 0092 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND AND PERSONAL OPIOID DRUG DEACTIVATION AND DISPOSAL PRODUCTS.
SB00080 0094 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SHORTAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT TYPE II DIABETES.
SB00135 0095 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM CHARGE FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS.
SB00974 0115 GL 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED KIOSKS FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS.
SB00975 0102 GL 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB01059 0116 GL 3/20/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05233 0083 HED 3/16/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING THE CONNECTICUT HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AN INCOME-DRIVEN LOAN REPAYMENT OPTION.
HB06101 0084 HED 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING TUITION WAIVERS FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB06563 0085 HED 3/16/2023 AN ACT INCREASING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FUNDING PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
HB06566 0086 HED 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING REPORTING FOR THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM.
HB06773 0119 HED 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE NEEDS OF HOUSING INSECURE STUDENTS AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB06774 0109 HED 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
SB00922 0098 HED 3/16/2023 AN ACT PROHIBITING AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM WITHHOLDING TRANSCRIPTS.
SB00936 0114 HED 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB01104 0117 HED 3/20/2023 AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.

Human Services Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06776 0110 HS 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A PASSIVE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN AGED, BLIND OR DISABLED RECIPIENTS.
SB00058 0003 HS 2/28/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CONSERVATOR COMPENSATION BY MEDICAID APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS.
SB00082 0004 HS 2/28/2023 AN ACT ELIMINATING INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR THE MED-CONNECT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR WORKING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Housing Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
SB00908 0112 HSG 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE HOUSING TRUST FUND.

Judiciary Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HR00018 0006 JUD 3/1/2023 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STIPULATED AGREEMENT IN DALLAS CHURCH, BY HIS NEXT FRIEND AND FATHER, JERRY BARRIOS V. STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
SR00016 0005 JUD 3/1/2023 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STIPULATED AGREEMENT IN DALLAS CHURCH, BY HIS NEXT FRIEND AND FATHER, JERRY BARRIOS V. STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

Committee on Children

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05194 0050 KID 3/14/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF COMMUNITY-BASED BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF COUNSELING ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
HB06561 0053 KID 3/14/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUTH AND INTRAMURAL AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETES.
HB06572 0087 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A STATE POLICE INVESTIGATIVE TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE OF MINORS.
HB06573 0027 KID 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO DIAPER CHANGING TABLES IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
HB06640 0049 KID 3/13/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING HOME VISITS AND EVALUATIONS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
HB06642 0089 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A TITLE IX COMPLIANCE TOOLKIT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
HB06643 0058 KID 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED AT SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS.
HB06644 0090 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION TO FAMILIES AND STUDENTS.
HB06645 0028 KID 3/7/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN EVENTS BY INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN.
HB06716 0040 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S HEALTH.
HB06717 0041 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING GUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
HB06718 0075 KID 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, CANNABIS AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS.
HB06719 0062 KID 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY SERVICES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS AND NONVERBAL LEARNING DISORDERS.
SB00002 0077 KID 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN.
SB00928 0034 KID 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO CHILDREN.
SB00929 0047 KID 3/13/2023 AN ACT EXPANDING SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS.
SB01005 0048 KID 3/13/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE POST-PANDEMIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN.
SB01009 0042 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING IDENTIFIED ADOPTIONS.
SB01012 0103 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING CHILDREN.
SB01046 0105 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF FOOD WASTE IN SCHOOLS.
SB01047 0043 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
SB01048 0069 KID 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING FINDINGS OF NEGLECT AND RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD.
SB01051 0044 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S SERVICES.
SB01054 0106 KID 3/16/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SUMMER CAMPS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD.
SB01055 0045 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS.
SB01056 0046 KID 3/9/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S SAFETY.

Labor and Public Employees Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06549 0070 LAB 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATION OF AND REPEALING OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND STATUTES RELEVANT TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT.
HB06550 0008 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE OF DISCONTINUANCE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION UNDER A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM.
HB06551 0009 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING STANDARD WAGES FOR CERTAIN SERVICE WORKERS AND PAID LEAVE.
HB06552 0007 LAB 3/2/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT RETIREMENT SECURITY PROGRAM.
HB06553 0010 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND AMBULANCE COMPANIES AND THE DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER UNDER THE STATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT.
HB06594 0011 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS.
HB06720 0093 LAB 3/16/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEE DEFINITION FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB06721 0076 LAB 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND PORTAL-TO-PORTAL COVERAGE FOR TELECOMMUNICATORS.
SB00910 0012 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OFFSETS.
SB00911 0013 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT INCREASING THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT FOR FELONY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FRAUD.
SB00912 0014 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUS OF PROBATE COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES.
SB00913 0097 LAB 3/16/2023 AN ACT EXPANDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INJURIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SB00937 0100 LAB 3/16/2023 AN ACT PROVIDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN CANCERS IN FIREFIGHTERS.
SB00938 0015 LAB 3/6/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS.
SB01035 0082 LAB 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING STOP WORK ORDERS.

Planning and Development Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06647 0111 PD 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
SB00914 0113 PD 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN ACTIONS FOR WRONGFUL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT.

Public Health Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB06562 0054 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING TELEHEALTH.
HB06599 0055 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB06601 0056 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT DECLARING HOMELESSNESS A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS.
HB06603 0057 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING A REDUCTION IN DUPLICATIVE HEALTH INSPECTIONS.
HB06604 0073 PH 3/15/2023 AN ACT EXPANDING THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
HB06672 0059 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING ENDOMETRIOSIS.
SB00919 0065 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT PSYCHOSIS.
SB00956 0067 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT REQUIRING DISCHARGE STANDARDS REGARDING FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME FACILITY.
SB00957 0068 PH 3/14/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH CARE IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
SB00958 0120 PH 3/20/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIMELY TRANSFER OF MEDICAL RECORDS BETWEEN HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS AND THE FEE CHARGED FOR COPIES OF MEDICAL RECORDS.
SB00959 0079 PH 3/15/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING MOLD IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSING.
SB00960 0101 PH 3/16/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CROWDING.

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee

BillFileCommDateTitle
HB05049 0018 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS CERTAIN CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
HB05205 0019 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING VETERANS AND THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE.
HB05510 0020 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE IN REFERENCES TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
HB06011 0021 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.
HB06314 0022 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DISCOUNTED HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
HB06395 0023 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
HJ00022 0016 VA 3/7/2023 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE 6888TH CENTRAL POSTAL DIRECTORY BATTALION.
SB00059 0031 VA 3/7/2023 AN ACT CONCERNING FEDERAL VETERANS' BENEFITS AND INCOME ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
SJ00012 0030 VA 3/7/2023 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR WHO WERE EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE.