Committees · 2005 Regular Session
Energy and Technology Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
John W. FonfaraChair
Democrat · 1st District
Steve FontanaChair
Democrat · 87th District
Bob DuffVice Chair
Democrat · 25th District
Robert W. MegnaVice Chair
Democrat · 97th District
Kevin M. DelGobboRanking Member
Republican · 70th District
Thomas J. HerlihyRanking Member
Republican · 8th District
Democrat · 82nd District
Democrat · 121st District
Republican · 2nd District
Republican · 62nd District
Democrat · 80th District
Republican · 122nd District
Democrat · 89th District
Democrat · 38th District
Democrat · 60th District
Democrat · 26th District
Republican · 68th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2005 Regular Session.
Bills sent103
2% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out34%
35 of 103; 3 moved on without a report, 65 stopped in committee
Time in committee22 days
most between 7 and 34 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202630 bills
reported 80% · typically 19 days, most 14–26 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2025187 bills
reported 8% · typically 28 days, most 21–43 · 0 amendments · 26 members
202428 bills
reported 61% · typically 20 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2023135 bills
reported 19% · typically 12 days, most 12–53 · 0 amendments · 20 members
202225 bills
reported 68% · typically 27 days, most 19–35 · 0 amendments · 26 members
2021132 bills
reported 16% · typically 20 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 26 members
202025 bills
reported 0% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 25 members
2019119 bills
reported 24% · typically 26 days, most 19–49 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201824 bills
reported 50% · typically 19 days, most 19–28 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201781 bills
reported 27% · typically 32 days, most 21–57 · 0 amendments · 25 members
201631 bills
reported 81% · typically 21 days, most 19–22 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201592 bills
reported 39% · typically 57 days, most 15–61 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201434 bills
reported 44% · typically 19 days, most 19–33 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201390 bills
reported 28% · typically 21 days, most 21–28 · 0 amendments · 24 members
201233 bills
reported 73% · typically 13 days, most 7–20 · 0 amendments · 23 members
2011111 bills
reported 31% · typically 19 days, most 12–33 · 0 amendments · 23 members
201052 bills
reported 58% · typically 19 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2009176 bills
reported 38% · typically 14 days, most 7–28 · 0 amendments · 22 members
200888 bills
reported 58% · typically 12 days, most 11–14 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2007155 bills
reported 26% · typically 19 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 22 members
200655 bills
reported 69% · typically 12 days, most 4–19 · 0 amendments · 18 members
2005103 bills
reported 34% · typically 22 days, most 7–34 · 0 amendments · 17 members
200443 bills
reported 72% · typically 12 days, most 12–14 · 0 amendments · 17 members
200393 bills
reported 33% · typically 29 days, most 7–41 · 0 amendments · 15 members
200274 bills
reported 55% · typically 12 days, most 9–19 · 0 amendments · 16 members
2001116 bills
reported 47% · typically 22 days, most 15–56 · 0 amendments · 16 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2005 Regular Session, newest first.
103 bills
House Bill 6722 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONES BY OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Sent May 18, 2005 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6842 · AN ACT CONCERNING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES.
Sent May 18, 2005 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 923 · AN ACT CONCERNING COST SAVINGS THROUGH ADOPTION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE ENERGY EFFICIENT GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS.
Sent May 18, 2005 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 1294 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MINIMUM WATER FLOW REGULATIONS.
Sent May 18, 2005 · Reported out after 5 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
House Bill 6720 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Sent May 17, 2005 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6773 · AN ACT CONCERNING CLEAN AIR STRATEGIES.
Sent May 17, 2005 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 1329 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE CONNECTICUT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) ANNUAL PLAN SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1981.
Sent May 11, 2005 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1356 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO REQUEST EX PARTE AUTHORITY TO COMPEL DISCLOSURE OF TELEPHONE AND INTERNET RECORDS.
Sent May 11, 2005 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 94 · AN ACT CONCERNING REFORM OF THE STATE CONTRACTING PROCESS.
Sent May 10, 2005 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
Senate Bill 1087 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO MONITOR THE PROPOSED LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITY IN LONG ISLAND SOUND.
Sent May 4, 2005 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 1091 · AN ACT CONCERNING A MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Sent April 26, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
House Bill 6942 · AN ACT CREATING A CLEAN WATER INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
Sent March 16, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 6906 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.
Sent March 10, 2005 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
Senate Bill 1290 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Sent March 9, 2005 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 6852 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY TRANSMISSION.
Sent March 2, 2005 · Reported out after 20 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6777 · AN ACT CONCERNING NATURAL GAS AND FUEL OIL CONSERVATION.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
House Bill 6778 · AN ACT CREATING THE CONNECTICUT POWER AUTHORITY.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 6779 · AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF NATURAL GAS COMPETITION IN THE STATE.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6780 · AN ACT CONCERNING LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6781 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO OWN ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
83 more
Senate Bill 1162 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1163 · AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER.
Sent February 23, 2005 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6757 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT STANDARD OFFER RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSUMERS.
Sent February 18, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 1136 · AN ACT CONCERNING REDUCTION IN ELECTRIC CHARGES.
Sent February 18, 2005 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 1137 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Sent February 18, 2005 · Reported out after 32 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6728 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Sent February 17, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 6729 · AN ACT CONCERNING OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER COUNSEL.
Sent February 17, 2005 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 1117 · AN ACT CONCERNING WORKERS DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF ELECTRIC RESTRUCTURING.
Sent February 17, 2005 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 1118 · AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY COMPANY PROPERTY.
Sent February 17, 2005 · Reported out after 33 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6706 · AN ACT PROHIBITING A FEE FOR TERMINATING TELECOMMUNICATION OR BROADBAND SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent February 16, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 6707 · AN ACT CONCERNING INFORMATION ON QUALITY OF CELL PHONE SERVICE.
Sent February 16, 2005 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 1097 · AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
Sent February 16, 2005 · Reported out after 34 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed
House Bill 6652 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK.
Sent February 9, 2005 · Reported out after 41 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6605 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT STANDARD OFFER RATE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL BUSINESS CONSUMERS.
Sent February 3, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6606 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING ELECTRIC GENERATION COMPANIES TO OWN ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS.
Sent February 3, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6607 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
Sent February 3, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6589 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Reported out after 22 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6590 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF TITLE IN THE ACQUISITION OF A WATER COMPANY.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Reported out after 20 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6591 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF UTILITY COMPANY PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 6592 · AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
House Bill 6593 · AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR REVISIONS TO UTILITY STATUTES.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 990 · AN ACT CONCERNING A CONSTRUCTION WORK CHARGE FOR SMALL WATER COMPANIES.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 991 · AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY STATUTES.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Reported out after 22 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 992 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE BROADENING OF THE BASE FOR ASSESSING TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 993 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 994 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF UTILITY SERVICE.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 2 days
Senate Bill 995 · AN ACT CONCERNING PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATION OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES AND GAS COMPANIES.
Sent February 2, 2005 · Reported out after 48 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6331 · AN ACT CONCERNING A POWER PARK AT THE BRIDGEPORT PORT AUTHORITY.
Sent January 31, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 31 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6507 · AN ACT CONCERNING SOLAR ENERGY.
Sent January 27, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 914 · AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX REVENUE FROM RESTRUCTURING OF ELECTRIC INDUSTRY.
Sent January 25, 2005 · Reported out after 44 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5351 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 3 days
House Bill 6025 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER CHOICE IN CABLE PROGRAMMING.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6026 · AN ACT CONCERNING A DISTRIBUTIVE ENERGY GENERATION PROGRAM.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 24 days
House Bill 6027 · AN ACT REQUIRING INTERNET SERVICE IN TOWN CLERKS' OFFICES.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6028 · AN ACT CONCERNING WATER USE METERING.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6029 · AN ACT CONCERNING MAXIMIZATION OF THE VALUE OF ELECTRIC UTILITY RATEPAYER ASSETS IN DISPOSITION OR LEASING.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Reported out after 50 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 6030 · AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 24 days
House Bill 6031 · AN ACT CONCERNING HYDROPOWER.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6032 · AN ACT CONCERNING CITIZEN ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT PROCEEDINGS.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6033 · AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE ENERGY NEEDS.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6034 · AN ACT CONCERNING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE USERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6035 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENERGY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 39 days
House Bill 6036 · AN ACT CONCERNING AMATEUR RADIO FACILITIES.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6037 · AN ACT CONCERNING CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 6038 · AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY IN TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND UNREGULATED AFFILIATES.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 17 days
House Bill 6039 · AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO THE CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK .
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6040 · AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CITIZENS' UTILITY BILLS.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6041 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF CTN TO ALL CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 786 · AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTS DEPENDENT ON WELL WATER.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
Senate Bill 787 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Sent January 24, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 11 days
House Bill 5917 · AN ACT CONCERNING PHONE CARD EXPIRATION DATES.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5918 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAE.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5919 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICITY RATES FOR HISTORIC PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5920 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWALS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5921 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LOW-INCOME ENERGY ADVISORY BOARD.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5922 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROVISION OF CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK SERVICE.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5923 · AN ACT CONCERNING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 639 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC COMPANY BILLS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
Senate Bill 640 · AN ACT CONCERNING CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 641 · AN ACT CONCERNING TELEPHONE COLLECT CALLS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 642 · AN ACT CONCERNING AIRING OF CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK PROGRAMMING.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 737 · AN ACT CONCERNING BILLING OF ELECTRIC SERVICE.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 738 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROVISION OF THE CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK SERVICE.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 739 · AN ACT NAMING A PUBLIC BUILDING IN NEW BRITAIN.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Moved on without a report after 6 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 740 · AN ACT CONCERNING ALLOCATION OF MANDATED ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CONGESTION COSTS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
Senate Bill 741 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 742 · AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESS TO CONNECTICUT TELEVISION NETWORK PROGRAMMING.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 743 · AN ACT CONCERNING USE OF THE ELECTRICITY SYSTEMS BENEFIT CHARGE.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 744 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 745 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LOCATIONAL INSTALLED ELECTRICITY GENERATION CAPACITY.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 746 · AN ACT CONCERNING CABLE TELEVISION TIME FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Sent January 21, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5567 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSERVATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS.
Sent January 20, 2005 · Reported out after 61 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5568 · AN ACT CONCERNING BIODIESEL AS A CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE.
Sent January 20, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 29 days
House Bill 5569 · AN ACT CONCERNING DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES.
Sent January 20, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 599 · AN ACT CONCERNING A COMMON UNIT OF ENERGY MEASUREMENT.
Sent January 20, 2005 · Reported out after 47 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5339 · AN ACT MAKING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT FUND AVAILABLE TO RESIDENCES.
Sent January 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 16 days
Senate Bill 219 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRIC COMPANY BILLS.
Sent January 19, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5269 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONSIDERATION OF A FACILITY'S IMPACT UPON PROPERTY VALUES.
Sent January 18, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5191 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE-WIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN.
Sent January 14, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5126 · AN ACT CONCERNING CELLULAR MOBILE TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES AND CUSTOMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING CELLULAR MOBILE TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Sent January 12, 2005 · Reported out after 69 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
Senate Bill 101 · AN ACT CONCERNING RATES FOR THE PROVISION OF REGULATED SERVICES.
Sent January 12, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 92 · AN ACT CONCERNING AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATION.
Sent January 11, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 24 days
Senate Bill 81 · AN ACT CONCERNING A CELL PHONE USERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Sent January 10, 2005 · Stopped in committee after 0 days