Committees · 2008 Regular Session
Commerce Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Jeffrey J. BergerChair
Democrat · 73rd District
Gary D. LeBeauChair
Democrat · 3rd District
Joseph J. Crisco Jr.Vice Chair
Democrat · 17th District
Linda M GentileVice Chair
Democrat · 104th District
Dan DebicellaRanking Member
Republican · 21st District
John E. StrippRanking Member
Republican · 135th District
Republican · 50th District
Democrat · 30th District
Republican · 86th District
Democrat · 25th District
Democrat · 4th District
Democrat · 51st District
Republican · 32nd District
Democrat · 80th District
Democrat · 136th District
Democrat · 28th District
Democrat · 35th District
Republican · 113th District
Democrat · 4th District
Republican · 22nd District
Democrat · 147th District
Republican · 68th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session.
Bills sent99
4% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out60%
59 of 99; 40 stopped in committee
Time in committee14 days
most between 12 and 21 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202625 bills
reported 64% · typically 22 days, most 14–26 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202542 bills
reported 52% · typically 21 days, most 14–48 · 0 amendments · 21 members
202425 bills
reported 68% · typically 19 days, most 14–22 · 0 amendments · 24 members
202344 bills
reported 55% · typically 33 days, most 19–39 · 0 amendments · 24 members
202234 bills
reported 79% · typically 20 days, most 12–29 · 0 amendments · 23 members
202164 bills
reported 42% · typically 29 days, most 12–48 · 0 amendments · 23 members
202034 bills
reported 24% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 21 members
201960 bills
reported 45% · typically 12 days, most 7–40 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201836 bills
reported 86% · typically 22 days, most 15–22 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201773 bills
reported 45% · typically 19 days, most 19–50 · 0 amendments · 20 members
201636 bills
reported 86% · typically 19 days, most 14–19 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201594 bills
reported 27% · typically 21 days, most 19–46 · 0 amendments · 21 members
201467 bills
reported 66% · typically 19 days, most 12–28 · 0 amendments · 20 members
2013110 bills
reported 43% · typically 19 days, most 12–53 · 0 amendments · 20 members
201272 bills
reported 69% · typically 19 days, most 7–27 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2011138 bills
reported 43% · typically 19 days, most 12–20 · 0 amendments · 19 members
201066 bills
reported 77% · typically 19 days, most 7–27 · 0 amendments · 21 members
2009112 bills
reported 42% · typically 22 days, most 14–38 · 0 amendments · 21 members
200899 bills
reported 60% · typically 14 days, most 12–21 · 0 amendments · 22 members
2007208 bills
reported 35% · typically 15 days, most 8–29 · 0 amendments · 21 members
200676 bills
reported 43% · typically 20 days, most 7–22 · 0 amendments · 29 members
2005116 bills
reported 42% · typically 49 days, most 25–56 · 0 amendments · 29 members
200474 bills
reported 42% · typically 12 days, most 12–27 · 0 amendments · 27 members
200345 bills
reported 47% · typically 23 days, most 21–56 · 0 amendments · 26 members
200237 bills
reported 49% · typically 12 days, most 7–20 · 0 amendments · 27 members
2001138 bills
reported 38% · typically 45 days, most 7–61 · 0 amendments · 26 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2008 Regular Session, newest first.
99 bills
House Bill 5788 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE SOLAR STRATEGY.
Sent April 17, 2008 · Reported out after 6 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 632 · AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE FOR DAIRY FARMERS.
Sent April 15, 2008 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 23 · AN ACT CONCERNING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 58 · AN ACT CONCERNING ELIMINATION OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMPANIES THAT REDUCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 7 days
Senate Bill 348 · AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 590 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Sent April 9, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5635 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RETENTION OF BUSINESSES IN MUNICIPALITIES.
Sent March 10, 2008 · Reported out after 8 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5878 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HOME FOOTBALL GAMES.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5879 · AN ACT CONCERNING PREVAILING WAGE POSTINGS.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5880 · AN ACT CONCERNING A SALES TAX-FREE WEEKEND FOR EACH OF THE STATE'S TOURISM DISTRICTS, AND ESTABLISHING THE GREENWAY COMMONS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5881 · AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AMATEUR BOXING.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5882 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5883 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE SILAS BRONSON LIBRARY, FOR WATERBURY INDUSTRIAL COMMONS, AND AMENDING THE URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL SITE REINVESTMENT PROGRAM.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 650 · AN ACT EXTENDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT TO INCLUDE BARNS.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 651 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDS FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 652 · AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT PLANS.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 653 · AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MANCHESTER.
Sent March 6, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 259 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE SET-ASIDE PROGRAM FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND A MICRO-LOAN PROGRAM FOR VETERANS.
Sent March 4, 2008 · Reported out after 7 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5777 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LOCAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5778 · AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND TOURISM STATUTES.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
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House Bill 5779 · AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE RESERVOIR AVENUE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN BRIDGEPORT.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5780 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5781 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF WEST INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5782 · AN ACT CREATING A TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS TAX BENEFIT TRANSFER PROGRAM.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 541 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CENTER.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 542 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STATE PRESENCE AT HIGH-TECH CONVENTIONS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 543 · AN ACT CONCERNING FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 544 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 545 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE TRADE COUNCIL.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 546 · AN ACT CONCERNING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STAR STUDENTS IN CONNECTICUT MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 547 · AN ACT CONCERNING CONNECTICUT INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 548 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INTERIM REPORT ON ENTERPRISE ZONES AND A REVIEW OF VARIOUS TYPES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONES.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 549 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 550 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONNECTICUT CRUISE SHIP TASK FORCE AND REQUIRING A REPORT ON THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 551 · AN ACT CONCERNING NANOTECHNOLOGY.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 552 · AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPING WORLD CURES.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 553 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 554 · AN ACT CONCERNING CULTURAL AND TOURISM GRANTS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 555 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 556 · AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 565 · AN ACT INITIATING AN EMISSIONS EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 566 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUEL CELLS.
Sent February 28, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 5584 · AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5585 · AN ACT CONCERNING DIGITAL AND FILM MEDIA.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5586 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE NAUGATUCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5587 · AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5588 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT BOARD.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 21 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5589 · AN ACT CONCERNING BROWNFIELDS.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 389 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT CLEAN ENERGY FUND.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 390 · AN ACT CONCERNING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATUTES.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 391 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE REINVESTMENT ACT.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 392 · AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND REMEDIATION PROJECTS AND THE TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING PROGRAM, AND MAKING A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 393 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE BIOSCIENCE FACILITIES FUND.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 394 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF THE OFFICE OF THE BUSINESS ADVOCATE.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 395 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF SBIR AWARDEES.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 396 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE CONNECTICUT STATE TECHNOLOGY EXTENSION PROGRAM (CONNSTEP).
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 397 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUILDING WORKS OF ART ACCOUNT.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 398 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN INNOVATION INFORMATION PLATFORM.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 399 · AN ACT CONCERNING REGULATORY RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 400 · AN ACT ELIMINATING THE BUSINESS ENTITY TAX.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 19 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 401 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF A NEXT GENERATION INDUSTRIES TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
Sent February 21, 2008 · Reported out after 26 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5554 · AN ACT CONCERNING TAX CREDITS AND INCENTIVES FOR LIVE THEATER AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY.
Sent February 20, 2008 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5476 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE MUSIC HALL OF FAME.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 5492 · AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE NAUGATUCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Sent February 19, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5343 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NORWICH ARTS COUNCIL.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5344 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR BUSINESSES IN THE STATE'S TOURISM DISTRICTS.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5345 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE BRANFORD SPORTS COMPLEX.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5346 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF WEST INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5347 · AN ACT CONCERNING TAX RELIEF.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5349 · AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE RESERVOIR AVENUE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN BRIDGEPORT.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5350 · AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR LOCAL CULTURAL AND ART PROGRAMS.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5351 · AN ACT CREATING A TAX CREDIT FOR "ANGEL INVESTORS".
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5451 · AN ACT CONCERNING JOB CREATION.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 221 · AN ACT EXTENDING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT TO INCLUDE BARNS AND AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Sent February 15, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5181 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5182 · AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5183 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR SIDEWALKS ON SOUTH MONTUI STREET IN THE TOWN OF BRANFORD.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5184 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO RENOVATE THE BLACK ROCK ARTS CENTER IN BRIDGEPORT.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5185 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE WALLINGFORD WELCOME CENTER.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5186 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEHEMIAH ROYCE HOUSE IN WALLINGFORD.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5187 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS IN WATERBURY.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5188 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION IN HARTFORD.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5189 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE IN WATERBURY.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5190 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE TO REHABILITATE THE PALACE AND MAJESTIC THEATRES IN BRIDGEPORT.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5191 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NORMAN RAY HOUSE IN SEYMOUR.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5192 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE THOMASTON OPERA HOUSE IN THOMASTON.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5193 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE THOMASTON RAILROAD STATION.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5194 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE SPIRIT OF BROADWAY THEATER IN NORWICH.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5195 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE NEHEMIAH ROYCE HOUSE IN WALLINGFORD.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 117 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE COLIN BENNETT BUILDING IN HARTFORD.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 119 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NORWICH ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 120 · AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL MATCHING GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 121 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR PRESERVATION OF THE LEBANON GREEN.
Sent February 14, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5081 · AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE FRANKLIN JOHNSON MANSION.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5082 · AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
Senate Bill 67 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX ON MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 96 · AN ACT CONCERNING A NEXT GENERATION INDUSTRIES TAX CREDIT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 97 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE JOB CREATION TAX CREDIT.
Sent February 13, 2008 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5024 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CULTURAL TREASURES ACCOUNT.
Sent February 7, 2008 · Reported out after 40 days · did not pass the House of Representatives